How to store: These homemade granola bars will keep for one week at room temperature when stored in an airtight container. Stack them up in between layers or parchment paper or individually wrap them in plastic cling wrap first to keep the bars from sticking together. For softer granola bars, store at room temperature. To keep them harder, store in the refrigerator.

How to freeze: You can keep chocolate chip granola bars on hand for months if you individually wrap them in wax paper or parchment paper and freeze them in a sealed freezer bag for 2-3 months. Make sure you cut and wrap them first as they’re nearly impossible to cut after freezing.

Try different shapes: You aren’t restricted to cutting these into bars. Get little ones even more excited for snack times by using cookie cutters to make different shapes (just try to stick to a similar serving size). Crumble the scraps into a chunky granola for topping parfaits, yogurt bowls, and smoothies!

Warm them up: Chocolate chip cookies are almost always better after they’ve been warmed, and you can create a similar experience with these chocolate chip granola bars. Heat them up in the microwave on high for ten-second bursts until the chocolate becomes melty and it’s heated to your liking, about 3-5 rounds.