Homemade Granola Bars

On the first day of school I have always been made a big elaborate breakfast, with no expense spared. There is everything anyone could want in a breakfast meal; orange juice, fruit, pancakes or french toast, and we can't forget about dessert. However now that we are well into the school year, at least for me I like to sleep in, so I don't always have time for a big elaborate breakfast. This granola bar recipe is very easy to make, for the most part very healthy, not to mention delicious.

What you will need for the bar:

1/4 c brown sugar

3/4 c honey

1/6 c coconut oil

1/8 tsp salt

1/2 c peanut butter

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp almond

2 c rice crispy cereal

1 1/3 c rolled oats

3 tbs chia seeds

1/4 c chopped almonds

What you will need for the topping:

1/4 c chopped chocolate chips

1/8 c chopped almonds

1/2 tbs chia seeds

Steps:

• Measure out sugar honey coconut oil and salt and place in a medium saucepan over medium heat, just until sugar is dissolved.
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• Place oats crispy cereal and chia seeds in a large bowl, mix to combine.

• Take sugar honey mixture off heat and add in vanilla and almond extract, then stir in peanut butter, let slightly cool.

• After slightly cooled, pour sugar mixture over oats and rice cereal. Stir until everything is combined.

• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the oat and sugar mixture onto the pan and use a large flat object wrapped in parchment paper to press it flat. (I used a glass tupperware container)

• Place all of the ingredients for the topping in a small bowl and mix.

• Sprinkle topping mixture over the top of the pressed out bars and press again with large flat object so the topping sticks.

• Cover the bars with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight.
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• Cut into skinny rectangles and enjoy!

Now you have a quick easy breakfast idea for you and your kiddos, that can be made in advance and saved for up to 2 weeks. That is if they last that long.