Thursday, March 2, 2017

Chocolate Pretzel Granola Bars (Gluten Free)


A wholesome, sweet treat made at home, with simple ingredients.


We love to snack on granola bars.  They are a great treat to take on a hike or to pack in a lunch box.  There are many great gluten-free options available at the store, but they can be pricey.  They are easy and fun to make a home with just a few ingredients that you can vary in many ways.  This is one of our favorite combinations. Post a comment below to let me know what ingredients you would like in your granola bars.  I'm always open for suggestions and new ideas!

1/4 cup Honey
1/4 cup Butter
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Peanut Butter
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 Cups Gluten Free Rolled Oats, coarsely ground
1 cup Gluten Free Chocolate Rice Cereal
3/4 cup Gluten Free Pretzels, crushed



In a small sauce pan, melt the butter with the honey.


Stir in the brown sugar and peanut butter.


Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove from the heat.


In a mixing bowl, combine the oats 
(process into a course meal in your blender or food processor), 
cereal and crushed pretzels.


Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.


Line a 9x13 inch dish with parchment paper and pour in the mixture.
Spread evenly and press down to make sure the granola bars hold together.
Refrigerate for 2 hours.


After the granola has hardened in the refrigerator,
lift it out of the pan with the parchment paper and place onto a cutting board.
With a sharp knife, cut into bars.
Wrap each bar in plastic wrap or parchment and store in the refrigerator.
Makes 12 granola bars.





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