Soft and Chewy Granola Bars - The Basic

• Breakfast Foods

  • 1 cup Rice cereal, crisp

• Condiments

  • 1/3 cup Brown rice syrup
  • 2 tbsp Honey or pure maple syrup

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 1/2 cups Oats, quick-cooking

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 4 tbsp Coconut oil

• Other

  • ½ cup add-ins (raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, candies, etc.

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Description

Ingredients

• 1½ cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal
• pinch salt
• ⅓ cup brown rice syrup
• 2 Tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
• 4 Tbsp coconut oil (you could use butter if you prefer)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup add-ins (raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, candies, etc.)

Directions

• Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine the oats, crisp rice, and salt. Stir to combine well.
• In a small saucepan, combine brown rice syrup, honey, and coconut oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring regularly. Boil 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.
• Pour wet mixture over the oat mixture. Add your extras (nuts, fruit, etc.) and stir to combine really well. Press into an 8x8 baking dish and press down as hard as possible. The more compact, the better.
• Let cool completely (or store in the refrigerator). Slice into bars or squares and enjoy!
• Store extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week or the freezer for up to 3 months.