Description
This homemade granola bar recipe combines oats, Rice Krispies, and graham crackers with a sweet, buttery mixture, enhanced by mini chocolate chips and cereal marshmallows. Perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go energy boost, these bars are easy to make and require no baking, just simple stovetop melting and mixing before chilling.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2/3 cup honey
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cereal marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Spray an 8×8 inch pan with vegetable oil and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Melt Ingredients: In a pot over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and honey. Heat the mixture until it begins to bubble, then continue cooking gently while stirring for 2 minutes to dissolve the sugar and blend flavors.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, Rice Krispies cereal, crushed graham crackers, and salt. Pour the hot melted mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly. Let this mixture cool at room temperature for 20 minutes to avoid melting the marshmallows in the next step.
- Add Mix-Ins and Press: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and cereal marshmallows. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing firmly and evenly to compact the bars.
- Chill and Slice: Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to set properly. Once firm, slice into 16 bars and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy bar removal and cleaner edges.
- Letting the mixture cool before adding marshmallows prevents them from melting and keeps their texture.
- Press mixture firmly to help bars hold together better.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- Customize your bars with nuts, dried fruits, or different cereals based on preference.
