Getting something healthy in the tummy's of my little one's is my goal. So I make thinks in bulk and have them on hand ready for a snack or school lunches. These homemade granola bars have become a favorite. They are super simple, and take approximately 15 minutes to make. Thank you Back to the Cutting Board for the recipe.
I made the S'mores Granola Bars but there are some additional yummy options on there. I love the parchment paper she wrapped hers in but I did mine in plastic wrap and sealed in a Tupperware to maximize shelf life. I did alter my recipe slightly by substituting her plain granola for a vanilla almond granola. I also added ground flax seed into my recipe. Flax seed gives some additional Omega-3 and what I love the kids never notice it is in there! I also cut my bars into mini size, which makes a less calorie snack and reduces waste. I can't count how many times I would find half of a store bought granola bar left lying around from the kids!
Recipe S'mores Granola Bar
- 4 Tbsp. Butter or Coconut Oil
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups granola
- 1 cup rice cereal (prefer a healthy organic brown rice cereal)
- 2 Tbsp. ground flax seed
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4-1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- I used a 9 x 9 baking pan and lined it with parchment paper. If you use foil, lightly spray it with oil
- Next, combine the brown sugar, honey, and butter in a medium size saucepan and stir until the butter is melted.
- Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low and let boil for 2 minutes. Until sugar is melted, then remove from heat.
- Add the granola, rice cereal, and flax seed to the saucepan and stir until well coated. Once coated, stir the marshmallows in gently.
- Pour into pan and press firmly down with a spatula, making it flat evenly across the entire pan.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips across the top and press down gently into the granola.
- Let sit 15-20 minutes until cool, then pull out and cut into bars.
Happy cooking!!
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