These granola bars are perfect because you can add what your family enjoys. I added safe chocolate chips to the entire batch, pressed the mixture out into the pan then pressed flaked coconut onto 1/3, candy sprinkles on another 1/3 then left the other 1/3 plain. These would be amazing with any dried fruit or add-in your family enjoys in a granola bar. My family likes them better rewarmed slightly in the microwave, but they are also good at room temperature.
Made-to-Order Granola Bars
1 cup honey
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp vanilla extract
6 cups oats
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2-3 cups total of add-ins desired such as dried fruits, flaked coconut, safe chocolate chips,
wheat germ, mini marshmallows, Rice Krispies, cinnamon, brown sugar, etc.
Combine the honey, oil and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour and baking soda. Add the oat mixture to the honey mixture then mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in the add-ins desired. Spread the mixture evenly onto a sprayed baking sheet. Place a 2nd baking sheet on top and press down firmly to pack the granola bars. Bake at 325 for 14-18 minutes until the top is just golden brown. Use the 2nd baking sheet again to press the granola bars firmly down. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into bars. Allow the bars to finish cooling completely before removing from the pan.
* These granola bars are wonderful reheated briefly in the microwave.
* If desired, you can also press the add-ins onto the granola mixture after it has been placed onto the baking sheets so that you can make a variety of flavors. You could also transfer the mixture into several bowls then stir in the add-ins so that they are more evenly dispersed into the granola.
