No Bake Granola Bars
2014-09-09- Cuisine: Family, Good For Kids
- Course: Snack
- Skill Level: Easy
Recipe Info
- Yield : 24
- Prep Time : 10m
- Cook Time : 10m
- Ready In : 20m
An essential and easy treat. Good enough for the young and old.
Ingredients
- 2 cup(s) puffed rice cereal
- 2 cup(s) oats
- 1/4 cup(s) roasted almonds, chopped
- 1/4 cup(s) roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup(s) shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup(s) dried fruit, chopped
- 1/2 cup(s) peanut butter
- 1/2 cup(s) brown rice syrup (or honey)
- teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1 cup(s) mini chocolate chips(optional)
Method
Step 1
Combine cereal, oats, nuts, seeds, coconut and fruit in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Heat the peanut butter, syrup, and vanilla in a small sauce pan until warm. Do not boil.
Step 3
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Mix well while syrup is still warm.
Step 4
Pour mixture into a 20x15cm pan. Pack the mixture down firmly with moist fingers or the bottom of another 9x13cm pan sprayed with cooking spray.
Step 5
Sprinkle on the mini chocolate chips at this point and press them in firmly. Cover with plastic wrap. Cool completely and cut into 24 bars.
Step 6
Wrap individually and store in fridge.
Step 7
Keeps well for up to one week (if they can be kept secret).