My family is currently working on a new family cookbook. This book will be our second one; we made our first years ago when my mom and aunts were still living. This time we will include a “heritage” section so that wonderful recipes passed down from past generations will be there for our children and grandchildren.
Going through Mama’s old cookbooks has been fun and sometimes a bit emotional. And going through my own has brought back many memories. Seeing those old recipes I haven’t made in years, but remember my kids loving, has me wanting to make them for my grandson.
This recipe was a favorite of my kids when they were little. I remember making it for lunch boxes and after-school snacks. These bars are chewy and delicious!
The recipe used light corn syrup when I made these for my kids. Since we have bees now, I chose to use honey instead. You can use any creamy nut butter you like. Also, change them up by adding Craisins, chopped nuts or seeds, or a different flavor chips. Chill before cutting and store in the fridge. You can also roll them into granola balls if you choose. I rolled these to make it easy for my grandson.
Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey or light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies, oats and raisins, set aside.
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine light brown sugar, honey and peanut butter. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture, stirring until coated.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Press mixture into a 13 x 9-inch pan or roll into balls. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars if pressed into pan. Keep refrigerated.
