Chewy Granola Bars

Chewy Granola Bars #1

Ingredients:

• 5 cups quick oats
• 4 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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• 1 1/2 lb. marshmallows
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey

Directions:

Melt butter and oil over low heat. Add marshmallows. When melted, remove from heat and add peanut butter and honey. Mix into well-mixed dry ingredients. Press into buttered large cookie sheet.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Chewy Granola Bars #2

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup or honey
• 1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 3 cups oatmeal
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Mix the first 5 ingredients together until well blended. Add the remaining ingredients. Press firmly into 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Bake for the least amount of time possible, since the longer they bake, the drier they tend to become.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Chewy Granola Bars #3

Ingredients:

• 1/2 - 1 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup or honey
• 1/2 cup margarine, melted
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 3 cups uncooked oatmeal
• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, opt.
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 cup chocolate or butterscotch chips

Directions:

Mix first 5 ingredients together until well blended, then add remaining ingredients. Press mixture into greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

By Robin from Washington, IA