no bake, nut free granola bars

Name: No bake, nut free granola bars
Prep time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) honey; 2/3 cup(s) brown sugar; 4 cup(s) quick cooking oats; 2 cup(s) rice cereal; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/2 bag(s) butterscotch chips

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D.Ann W.

Small Town, TN

Updated on Nov 4, 2015

My son is allergic to nuts, so finding a granola bar for him was a challenge. But he loves these. They really do taste wonderful. A few things to know about this recipe - it doesn't do well if you cut it in half. It needs the full amount of ingredients to be able to hold together. Also, keep them chilled. If you do those two things, your bars will hold together beautifully. You can use any kind of flavored chip you want. Sometimes we use chocolate chips, but my son's favorite is butterscotch chips.

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time

method Stove Top

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup honey
2/3 cup brown sugar
4 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups rice cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 bag butterscotch chips

How To Make no bake, nut free granola bars

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir oats and rice cereal together.

Step 2

Set aside.
Step 3

In a medium pot melt honey, butter, and brown sugar together over a medium heat.
Step 4

Let it start to bubble.
Step 5

Reduce heat: cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Step 6

Take pot off the heat and add vanilla. Stir.
Step 7

Pour over the dry mixture and mix well until all ingredients are incorporated. Work quickly.
Step 8

Pour into a 13X9 baking dish that has been sprayed well with baking spray.
Step 9

Press down really well until the top is flat. Take your time pressing - press *a lot*. This is what will help it hold together later.
Step 10

Sprinkle with desired toppings. I've found that it's easiest to pour the chips on and even them out, then press down on them individually, pressing them into the top of the granola. Sounds time consuming, but only takes about 5 minutes.
Step 11

Cool on the counter top for 20 minutes.
Step 12

Place granola in the refrigerator for 25 minutes. DO NOT skip this step! They will fall apart if they are not chilled.
Step 13

Cut into bars and keep stored in the refrigerator.
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