4. Bake the bars for about 45 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking, until the top is golden brown. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the granola bars cool completely, about 3 hours.

After a few testers, I ended up with a super kid and school lunch-friendly, *slightly* healthier version that has gotten rave review after rave review. These are pretty darn simple granola bars ...

Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars, 10 Count Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola ... a good source of whole grains and fiber. It’s an after-school snack parents can feel pretty good about.