Homemade Granola Bars

Homemade Granola Bars

 

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cup rice krispies

2 1/2 cup oats

1/2 cup dried fruit

1/2 cup nuts/seeds

1/4 cup chocolate chips

1 cup crushed pretzels

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup peanut butter

(you can sub "Better 'N Peanut Butter" if you want to lower fat even more)

 

Directions:

1.)  In a large bowl, mix rice krispies, oats, fruit, seeds, pretzels and chocolate chips.

2.)  In a medium bowl mix peanut butter, brown sugar, honey, salt and vanilla until smooth.

3.)  Pour over dry mix and stir until granola is completely coated.

4.)  Pour granola into a lightly sprayed 9x13 pan and flatten well with the back of a greased spatula/ spreader.

5.)  Refrigerate well to allow bars to firm. 

 

*bars are best kept refrigerated to keep them firm*