Great Granola Bars

Here is a healthy recipe that you can add to the “healthy snacks” list! It’s perfect for on the go and super easy to make. I made about 20 of these this morning and bagged them for snacks. This recipe comes in handy no matter who you are or where you plan on eating them. Its perfect for the office, sending your kids to daycare, road trips, before sports, study snacks and breakfast. It’s also vegan for those looking for healthy vegan recipes. It’s so natural and healthy that guilt won’t haunt you after you’re done.

Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola Bars
1 can coconut milk
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
4 cups rolled oats
2 cups rice krispy cereal
1 cup dried cherries
12 ounces dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup almond slivers

In a large bowl combine oats, rice krispy cereal, and cherries. And set aside.
In seprate bowl combine coconut milk, brown sugar, and honey. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
Pour mixture over oat cereal mixture and stir well.
Quickly stir in dark chocolate chips.
Press into a cookie sheet or large sheet type pan.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes
Let cool

Press again and let sit in fridge for 1 hour before cutting into bars.

Make-ahead and storage: Keep cut granola bars in an airtight container for up to a week. These bars are moist and won’t dry out as the days pass.

Enjoy!!

In health,
Johanna