These granola bars made with whole grain puffed rice cereal are delicious and way healthier than the Quaker brand. They are a snap to make which also adds to their appeal. Here is how we prepare them...
List of ingredients*:
- 1 cup raw honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 5 cups puffed whole grain rice cereal
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup un-sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- optional: 1/4 cup of ground flaxseed or chia seed
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On the lowest heat possible (to try and preserve the good enzymes in your honey) melt together until combined (while stirring to expedite the process), in a large cooking pot, the following:
- 1 cup “raw” honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
Once honey and brown sugar are "melted" together, remove from stove immediately.
Now, stir in the following until smooth:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 tsp. vanilla
Finally, add the following ingredients to the mixture and mix until thoroughly combined:
- 5 cups whole grain rice puff cereal
- 4 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 1 cup of mini chocolate chips
Pour ingredients onto large, greased cookie sheet and press down firmly into pan until the mixture is spread evenly and firm.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least one half-hour.
Cut into bars and wrap each one individually in plastic wrap. This should yield approx. 20 "good" granola bars.
The longest part of the recipe is probably the packaging. These are best stored in the refrigerator.
You may also freeze them for future use. They are gone in seconds in this home!
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