View Large Image Granola Bars Recipe Get ingredients: 57 g (1/4 cup) butter (unsalted, any temperature) 226 g (2/3 cups) honey 162 g (2 cups) oats 15 g (1 cup) rice krispies 2 g (1/4 tsp) salt 4 g (1 tsp) vanilla extract (pure) 40 g (1/4 cup) dried fruit (optional) 43 g (1/4 cup) chocolate chips (optional) 37 g (1/4 cup) chopped nuts (optional) baking pan (8"×8") saucepan (small, 1 litre) cooking spray parchment paper mixing bowl (small, 1 litre) Grease the baking pan with cooking spray or butter. Cover the entire inside of the pan (the bottom and the sides). Line the baking pan with parchment paper. The parchment paper should reach above the pan so you can lift it out easily. Set the oven to bake, 350° F (177° C). Ensure the oven rack is in the middle position. Add to saucepan: 57 g (1/4 cup) butter (chopped into about 4 pieces) 226 g (2/3 cups) honey Place the saucepan on the stove. Set heat to medium-low. Using a spatula, stir frequently until the butter melts (about 5 minutes). Remove from the heat. Add to saucepan: 4 g (1 tsp) vanilla extract Set aside. Let cool at room temperature in the saucepan for 5 minutes. Add to mixing bowl: 162 g (2 cups) oats 15 g (1 cup) rice krispies 2 g (1/4 tsp) salt Add to mixing bowl one or two of the following: 40 g (1/4 cup) dried fruit 43 g (1/4 cup) chocolate chips 37 g (1/4 cup) chopped nuts Using a spatula, stir until combined (about 30 seconds). Pour the butter mixture into the oat mixture. Using a spatula, stir until all the dry ingredients are completely coated (about 1-2 minutes). Pour the granola into the baking pan. Using an offset spatula, the bottom of a measuring cup, or damp hands, press the granola firmly and evenly into the pan. Bake for 22-25 minutes (or until golden brown and set). Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. While still in the pan, cut into bars. Remove from the pan and let cool at room temperature for about 1 hour. Do not separate the bars yet. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Remove from the fridge and separate into bars. Store in the fridge or at room temperature for several days.
