Allison's Recipe Book

 

Ingredients:

1 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil (no substitutes, this is what gives its creamy texture and flavor)
2 cups oats (not instant)
1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

In a medium sized saucepan, melt together peanut butter, honey and coconut oil.
Remove from heat and add oats, chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Stir until combined and chocolate chips are melted.
Spread into a 9×13 pan. Refrigerate until hardened, about an hour.
Store in refrigerator…

Ingredients:
4 C. quick oats
1 c. Packed brown sugar
1/2 c. Butter, melted
1/2 c. honey
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:
In a large bowl combine all ingredients: mix well. Press firmly into well greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool and cut into bars.

Variety Options:
For a bit of variety add 1/2 – 2/3 cup chopped nuts, seeds or raisins.
For cinnamon Granola Bars- add 1 tsp cinnamon with the rest of the ingredients.
For Cinnamon Apple Granola Bars- add 1/2 c. finely chopped DRIED Apples & 1 tsp cinnamon