I have been searching for a good granola bar recipe forEVER! I've made lots of different varieties, and I've finally found the one I think tops them all. At least at our house! They're sooo yummy & everything comes from your food storage. The BEST part? They're no bake!
I cut them into little 1 inch bite size pieces, & they last longer that way. My kids will get 1 or 2 & that satisfies them. So here goes:
(I have changed this recipe a little since I first posted it, and it works better. Here is the updated version):
1 1/2 C. RICE KRISPIES
3 C. REGULAR OATS
1/2 C. CHOCOLATE CHIPS
(Mix the above ingredients in a large bowl)
1/2 C. BROWN SUGAR
1/2 C. HONEY (OR CORN SYRUP)
1/2 C. PEANUT BUTTER (WE LIKE CRUNCHY!)
1/2 C. CHOCOLATE CHIPS
1 TSP. VANILLA
MIX SUGAR, HONEY, PEANUT BUTTER, VANILLA, & CHOCOLATE CHIPS IN A POT OR MICROWAVE JUST UNTIL MELTED.
***I HAVE FOUND IF I ADD A LITTLE MORE THAN 1/2 C. OF THE WET INGREDIENTS, IT HOLDS THE BARS TOGETHER BETTER. HEAP THOSE HALF CUPS!
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Pour over dry mix & stir well. It's ok if the chocolate chips melt, because it will help hold the granola bars together better.
SPREAD MIX IN A LIGHTLY GREASED 9X13 PAN & PACK VERY FIRMLY!!! ***I LIGHTLY GREASE MY FINGERS & PRESS THEM DOWN AS HARD AS I CAN :)
Let cool & cut into squares or bars. Store in air tight container or wrap each bar in plastic wrap.
*OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS - TO YOUR OWN LIKING:
WHEAT GERM
COCONUT
CINNAMON
RAISINS / CRAISINS
CRUSHED PECANS
CRUSHED ALMONDS
YOU CAN PRETTY MUCH MAKE ANY FLAVOR YOU WANT TOO! I LIKE TO DOUBLE THE RECIPE, WHICH MAKES MY BARS THICKER.
NOW, IS THAT EASY, OR WHAT!!!
