Monday, January 20, 2014

Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars

Makes 24 bars in a 9"x13" pan - from here 

2 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
1 3/4 c. quick oats
1/4 c. wheat germ (or ground flax seed, wheat bran, or more oats)
1/2 c. mix-ins, optional (shredded coconut, chopped nuts, raisins, dried fruit, sesame, sunflower seeds, etc.)
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 c. peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c. chocolate chips

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl.

In a sauce pan, mix honey, brown sugar, and salt. Over medium-low heat, stir until the mixture comes to a complete boil for 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.

Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before mixing in the chocolate chips. Press into greased 9x13 pan and let cool.

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