No Bake Granola Bars

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
• 2 cups rice krispies
• 1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup almonds, sliced
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

• 1 line a 9 x 13 inch sheet pan with parchment paper. set aside.
• 2 mix rolled oats, cereal, craisins, coconut and almonds in a large bowl. set aside. (i cut the coconut with two knives so it will not be stringy.)
• 3 in a saucepan, mix corn syrup and brown sugar. bring to a boil while stirring. add peanut butter and vanilla. stir just to blend well.
• 4 pour over oats and fruit mixture. stir and mix well. press mixture firmly onto pan. (i place a piece of wax paper on top while pressing hard.) let cool and cut into bars. store in air-tight container. freezes well, if securely wrapped.
• 5 enjoy!