Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Homemade granola bars

Can I just say I love this recipe?
My hubby and I have been trying to keep less junk in the house, and so far we have been doing ok. It's tough sometimes to avoid the chips, cookies, etc. but we have been keeping plenty of produce and a very limited variety of snacks in the house. I decided to try this recipe because I love love love granola bars and for some reason have been on an oatmeal kick. We tried the recipe once, and to my surprise it was a hit! The only problem is that I haven't mastered getting them into a "bar" yet, they are more of a mess. However, they taste delicious so I will keep working until I can get them mastered! 
I looked on Pinterest, big chef, google, and a few cookbooks I have to see what different recipes I could find and here is the one I tried:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
2 cups quick oats 
1 cup crispy rice cereal 
1/2 cup brown sugar
And then either 2-3 tablespoons of chocolate chips(which is what I used) or a fruit.
Simple ingredients which I had most of, and it took me about 15 minutes to prepare.  I did double the bath the second time I made it because we liked it! 
First, mix the cereal and oats in a bowl. 

Second, in a small sauce pan, melt the butter, then add the honey and brown sugar. Bring it to a boil and then turn off the burner. 

Pour the mixture into the bowl of oats and cereal and mix well. You should have a sticky consistency. 

With my batch doubled, I lightly greased a 9x13 pan and poured my mixture in there, making it level. 

Then add your topping and make sure to press them in a bit so that they stick. 

I did read on multiple sites to let the granola sit for 2+ hours so that it has time to stick, but the recipe is so easy! 
Enjoy! 

Julie

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