Super-Yummy Granola Bars

Since the kiddos seem to be hungry 24/7 and end up eating snacks on the go many days of the week, I decided to take a look at making our own granola bars. (Store bought are expensive, prepackaged and I don't even like them!) The first recipe I tried a couple of months ago was so good we have not tried another one. Just wanted to share!





Homemade Chewy Granola Bars (from cooks.com)
1 c. packed brown sugar
2/3 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. butter, melted
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. quick cooking oats

1/2 c. sunflower nuts
1/2 c. raisins
1/3 c. wheat germ

1 c. chocolate chips

(1/2 c. coconut and 2 tbsp. sesame seeds are also in recipe, but I can't vouch for that since dont use those)

Grease 13 x 9 inch pan. In large bowl, combine brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, butter and vanilla; blend well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Press mixture evenly into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely and cut into bars. Store tightly covered.


I did half of them mixed with very few leftover toffee bits and broken up pretzels for Brad this time. I always cut up the pan and put them in snack size baggies so they are easy to grab-and-go. Then I usually freeze half of them until we use up the first half. :) Will let you know if we ever get around to trying some others!