Peanut Butter & Honey Granola Bars

July 24, 2013

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One snack all my kids (okay, even my husband and myself) like are granola bars. BUT! They are soo expensive for one teeny tiny box that have like 6 bars in them. Umm … there are 6 people in this house; that box does not last long at all. Another thing I don’t like about pre-packaged granola bars are they add a ton of sugar! This is what I came up with to get rid of our pre-packaged granola bar habit. They have become a hit with the kids, they are super yummy, and they are healthy in my book!

1-1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup cereal (like Cheerios or Rice Krispies)
2 Tbsp. wheat germ
2 Tbsp. ground flax seed (or you could just use flax seed)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup peanut butter (or you could use almond butter, cashew butter, etc.)
2 Tbsp. coconut oil (or any vegetable oil)
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar

Preheat oven to 325. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients. In a separate microwaveable bowl add the honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Microwave for...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
79

Sodium
142mg
5% DV

Fat
4g
6% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV

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