I love baking, especially when it’s a snack I know my kids will eat!  It seems like we are always running out the door with hungry tummys!  Here is the Granola Bar recipe that use for snack time for the kids (and myself!).  This is a great snack to have on hand and in mouth!

Tasha’s Chewy On The Go Granola Bars
3 cups Rolled Oats
1 1/2 cups Puffed Brown Rice Cereal (Or Rice Krispies Cereal)
1 cup wheat flour (or all purpose flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 stick of unsalted butter
1 cup honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar (optional)
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips or dried fruit, nuts, etc

Directions:  Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9×13 inch pan. In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, cereal,  flour, cinnamon and baking soda.  In a separate bowl, melt the butter then add vanilla, honey and brown sugar and mix well. Mix together wet and dry ingredients.  Then stir in the assorted chocolate chips, raisins, nuts etc. Firmly press mixture into the prepared pan.  Bake at 325 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown (over cooking will result in crunchy bars!).  Let cool for 10 minutes then cut into bars.  Let bars cool completely in pan before removing or serving. Grab and Go!

Image courtesy of www.kingarthurflour.com

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