Granola Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 2½ cup Rice Krispies
- 1¾ cup quick oats
- ¼ cup wheat germ
- ½ cup dried fruit
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cereal, oats, wheat germ, and any additional “dry” mix-ins.
- In a saucepan, mix the honey, brown sugar, and salt, string over medium heat until the mixture comes to a complete boil for 30-60 seconds.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then mix in the chocolate chips.
- Press into a greased 9×13 pan and let cool before cutting into bars.
- Enjoy bars within a few days or freeze for later.
Notes
Possible Substitutions:
- Substitute any type of puffed rice cereal for the Rice Krispies
- Use ground flax seed, wheat bran, or additional oats in place of wheat germ
- Add in a 1/2 cup of your favorite dried fruit, nuts, or seeds for a little extra crunch
- Experiment with various types of nut butter, sun butter, or similar products
- Try white chocolate chips instead of chocolate (especially tasty with dried cranberries)
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg
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