Fall means back to school, and in our house that means the return to busier schedules. I’m always looking for recipes that my kids love that are easy to make and easy to pack for school lunches, or to eat before after-school sports. These granola bars are just that! They are a quick and easy grab-and-go treat.
Here’s what you need:
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup Rice Krispies
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened to almost melted
½ cup honey
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Here’s what you do:
1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix oats, Rice Krispies, flour, baking soda, shredded coconut, and brown sugar.
3. In a small bowl, warm up your butter until it’s almost melted. Combine with the honey and pour the mixture into the bowl with the oats and other dry ingredients.
4. Combine everything together and then pour the mixture into your prepared pan.
Sprinkle optional chocolate chips on top and press everything down tightly.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes — mine are typically done by around 22 minutes. Cool in the pan completely before removing from your pan and slicing into bars.
