and to get to know her even more!!!
I seriously wasn’t sure how I was going to pick just one recipe to make this month.
And I will eventually try them all, but for today
the No Bake Granola Bars won out.
Mostly because it was over 90 degrees the week I made them,
and after a day at the pool I was feeling kind of lazy like!
No bakes it is!!!
Plus, my kids eat granola bars like they are going out of style,
so I decided that making my own is cheaper and better than the processed cheap ones
I have been feeding them.
I’m not sure if I will ever buy another box from the store again!!!
These were so delicious and fresh!
And I love being able to throw whatever I have in my cupboard at the time
for new varieties!!! So many things you could do with this recipe.
I’m thinking a peanut butter cup version needs to happen asap 🙂
Love me my pb cups!!!
This time I pretty much stuck to the recipe…
not much you can change up except your mix-ins.
(Next time I am thinking about using coconut oil though.)
That I had fun digging through my cupboard for goodies.
I came out with mini m&m’s, mini chocolate chips,
mini marshmallow bits, and chopped peanuts!!!
Why yes, I do love all things mini!
These were fantastic and I can’t wait to make more,
with lots more fun flavor combo’s!
Thank you Amy for so many great recipes and a fun blog to read!!!
You are the bomb girl!
No bake granola bars are a fun way to enjoy a snack in the afternoon. Have fun with the mix ins and create your own fun flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 cup rice krispies cereal
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini M&M’s
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallow bits
Instructions
- Combine the oats and cereal and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and honey. Stir over medium heat until melted and the mixture begins to bubble. Reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. Add the oats mixture and stir until coated. Let cool for a few minutes before stirring in all the mix ins.
- Press into a greased 9x13 pan. Make sure you really press it down so everything sticks together. Let cool on the counter for about 2 hours before cutting into 24 bars. Store in a tightly sealed container.
Notes
Loosely adapted from The Fearless Homemaker
SallysBakingAddiction says
June 25, 2012 at 4:31 PMyum! no bake granola bars with a s’mores taste and laoded with m&ms. Girl, this has my name written all over it! perfect for my summer hikes!
Carrie Burrill says
June 25, 2012 at 4:39 PMWhat a fun granola bar! I love Amy’s blog…. will have to try these as well.
Sarah E. says
June 25, 2012 at 4:56 PMS’mores cheesecake?! I die too!
I love that these are no-bake. That’s a big plus for making them during the summer 🙂
Gave you a stumble and a pin – happy reveal day!
Aimee says
June 25, 2012 at 5:13 PMLooks delish to me girl. LOVE making granola bars!
Jocelyn says
June 25, 2012 at 6:10 PMThanks girlie! I had no idea they were so easy to make:-)
iamahoneybee.com says
June 25, 2012 at 5:18 PMooo yummy! these look adorable! great mix-in’s
Gingered Whisk says
June 25, 2012 at 5:32 PMThese look wonderful! 🙂
cookingwhims says
June 25, 2012 at 5:39 PMI’ve always wanted to try homemade granola bars — these look perfect!
Jocelyn says
June 25, 2012 at 7:53 PMYou definitely need to try them…I couldn’t believe how easy they were to do!
amy (fearless homemaker) says
June 25, 2012 at 8:20 PMHmm, i think my previous comment may have gotten eaten by the internet, so I’m going to try again. =) YOU are the bomb, my friend! thank you SO much for your kind, sweet words – reading your post totally made my day! =) I’m thrilled that these granola bars turned out great for you – they look absolutely gorgeous + your pictures are divine as always. Yay for the SRC + I’m so glad you got me this month!! =D
Jocelyn says
June 25, 2012 at 9:07 PMI loved going through your blog! You have so much fun stuff! Thanks for the sweet comments on your own creation:-) I am so thrilled to have found you through SRC!!!
mybeautifuldisastersblog.com says
June 25, 2012 at 8:26 PMyum!! these look and sound awesome! I love how this recipe has all normal ingredients that are always in the house, can’t wait to make em 🙂
Jocelyn says
June 25, 2012 at 9:08 PMThat’s what makes these granola bars so cool…you can totally add whatever you have in your cupboards and they will still be great!!! I hope you like making them!!!
Danielle says
June 25, 2012 at 8:51 PMThese look delish! I’ve bookmarked a few of Amys recipe too.
Jocelyn says
June 25, 2012 at 9:07 PMI want to make so many of Amy’s recipes too:-) She has some of the best things!!!
Avril says
June 25, 2012 at 9:17 PMJocelyn the way you set up your food and photograph it is just gorgeous! I am always so impressed with your pic’s 🙂 I am also impressed with the looks of these granola bars. Yummieeeeee!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
June 25, 2012 at 10:06 PMThese look SO yum. I keep saying I need to make granola bars but I never do. Now I really need to!
Lisa~~ says
June 25, 2012 at 11:06 PMI love homemade granola bars and no bake ones are even better.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my group “A” SRC entry: Candied Popcorn.
Lisa~~
Cook Lisa Cook
Asiya Baig says
June 25, 2012 at 11:47 PMI’ve made granola bars similar to these before….yours look great! Great SRC pick!
thepajamachef.com says
June 26, 2012 at 12:58 AMoooh i am all over these! amy’s blog is great 🙂
Kelley says
June 26, 2012 at 1:31 AMNo bake sounds great for this week – it’s supposed to be 100 in Chicago on Thursday!
Jocelyn says
June 26, 2012 at 5:56 AMWe are close enough to Chicago that I think we are getting that weather on Thursday too! It will be a pool day for sure!!!
Sewing-Chick says
June 26, 2012 at 2:09 AMAwesome snack for Ohio’s heat wave!!! I pinned it 🙂
Julie says
June 26, 2012 at 1:35 PMThose look awesome!
Karen S Booth says
June 26, 2012 at 2:29 PMWhat a GREAT recipe! LOVE it, it’s lovely to meet you and your blog through SRC – visiting from group D and Lavender and Lovage! Karen 🙂
Heather Kinnaird says
June 26, 2012 at 3:38 PMmy kids are going to love these
Kristy Lynn says
June 26, 2012 at 5:25 PMi’m pretty sure just about all of us love things in mini – they’re cute, functional, and tasty! haha
happy src reveal, friend!
Something Swanky says
June 27, 2012 at 1:44 AMYum! These remind me of kudos bars– which I HEART!
Holly Lefevre says
June 27, 2012 at 6:14 PMNo bake – and M&M’s – love this for summer or anytime!
Jenn "Rook No. 17" says
July 5, 2012 at 5:19 PMJocelyn, I’m so excited to try this recipe! Sharing on Facebook and pinned it too!
cookie 33 says
February 19, 2014 at 8:35 PMWhere does the brown sugar come in?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 19, 2014 at 8:41 PMWhoops! Sorry about that…you will add it with the honey.
cookie 33 says
February 20, 2014 at 11:21 AMThank you