Granola Cereal Bars Recipe
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Granola Cereal Bars

By: Helen Velichko 
"These sweet peanut butter bars are perfect for breakfast, dessert or an anytime snack. You can add raisins instead of chocolate chips if you prefer. --Helen Velichko of Kansas City, Missouri"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips

Directions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, peanut butter and corn syrup; cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring once. Stir in the vanilla; add oats and cereal. Fold in chocolate chips. Press into a 9-in. square pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cool and cut into bars.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 bar equals 199 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 88 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by LANDROVER4 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These bars are amazing! I noticed other reviews saying that they were dry and crumbly. Hint:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by hbrekkaas   view full review
I tweaked this recipe a bit before making, but it turned out pretty good. I used honey instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by robyn   view full review
did not like them. my kids would not even eat them. i followedthe recipe exactly, and they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by Lori   view full review
I am giving these bars four stars because they taste awesome! But can't give five stars b/c...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2008 by bakerina   view full review
I've been looking for a recipe that has more substance than just the rice crispy cereal, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2011 by LVNNSTYL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were pretty good. Not as healthy as some other recipes on this site, but tasty and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2010 by jlourie   view full review
Hey, I appreciate the recipe, but I could tell immediately that it was going to be too dry, so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2010 by LovetoCook   view full review
I wish I had read the reviews before trying this recipe. Taste was good but the texture was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by pomplemousse   view full review
Very crumbly. they didn't completely fall apart, but close enough. I agree that less dry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2008 by AMYSHEP   view full review
Great recipe. I made these for a snack after the soccer game and the kids loved them. I...

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