We all LOVE granola bars! So, I decided to try making some of my own hoping they are a bit healthier than the store-bought. I came across a great recipe that I changed only slightly. We make a batch about once a week! Everybody really likes these; Ryan will even throw some in his lunch bag.
Adapted (very slightly) from Stonegable Holiday Granola Bars
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup mini chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and honey and beat.
Add cream cheese and vanilla and beat until well mixed and smooth
In a separate bowl add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, rolled oats and rice krispies. Mix. Stir into the butter mixture.
Add chocolate chips.
Spray a 9x 13 pan with cooking spray. Dump the granola mixture into the pan. With wet hands, press the granola mixture into the pan, pressing it firmly to compact it.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Cut into bars while warm and cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
You can freeze them....if they last!
