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easy homemade chewy granola bars

Easy Homemade Chewy Granola Bars

These easy homemade chewy granola bars come together in about 7 minutes and taste good- BETTER- than the store bought ones!
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup puffed rice cereal
  • ~ ½ cup desired mix-ins
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter

Instructions

  • Line a bread pan with wax paper lightly sprayed with non-stick spray
  • In a large bowl combine oats, puffed rice cereal and mix-ins. Set aside
  • In a small saucepan heat butter, honey, and brown sugar
  • Bring to a boil for 3 minutes, stirring continuously
  • Pour butter mixture over oat mixture and stir to coat evenly
  • Press oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Firmly press mixture so it is packed well.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1.5 hours
  • Cut into bars and enjoy!

Notes

Add whatever mix-ins you like! Ideas: m&m's, chocolate chips, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, coconut, etc.

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Easy Homemade Chewy Granola Bars
Serving Size
 
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
152
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
53
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.