Quick Granola Bars
Originally submitted by TinaMarieS and modified by Kaboose.com
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Make your own naturally sweet and crunchy granola for a change from store-bought bars. It's a healthy snack you'll feel good about packing in your little ones' lunches.
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the rice cereal and oats. Set aside. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine the brown sugar and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat just until boiling, then remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the cereal and oat mixture, and mix well.
- Press into the prepared pan using the back of a large spoon. Allow to cool, then cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 147cal
- total fat: 4.2g
- cholesterol: 0mg
- sodium: 77mg
- carbohydrates: 25.6g
- fiber: 1.7g
- protein: 3.6g
Servings: 18
