Around our household, Wednesday is Kitchen Day. On kitchen day, we usually spend the day baking and preparing foods for the week. I try and choose at least 2 snacks to make for the week for us to enjoy. This was one that was on my list to try and so we did. It is now part of our rotation in our Master snacks list.
This past year, I have been trying to build my large family food idea lists. I want foods that are easy to make and that my family enjoys. We have tried numerous granola bar recipes over the years and many have failed. This is one given to me by a dear friend and it is delicious.
- 2-20 oz pkg mini marshmallows
- 1 1/2 c butter
- 1/2 c oil
- 1/2 c honey
- 1/2 c peanut butter
- 10 c oatmeal
- 9 c Rice Krispies
- 2 pkg graham crackers, crushed
- 1 pkg chocolate chips
Melt the first 5 ingredients until just melted over med low heat
In a large mixing bowl, mix the oatmeal, Rice Krispies, graham crackers , and chocolate chips.
Pour the melted mixture over top of the dry mixture
Stir until combined
Press into a greased, jelly style roll pan
Let cool and then cut into bars. Keep extra bars covered in a container. You will get 2 large jelly style pans from this recipe.
Recipe for the “smaller” families
- 20 oz mini marshmallows
- 3/4 c butter
- 1/4 c oil
- 1/4 c honey
- 1/4 c peanut butter
- 5 c oatmeal
- 4 1/2 c Rice Krispies
- 1 pkg graham crackers crushed
- 1 cup chocolate chips
I am trying this one today! 🙂
These look really good. I’m adding it to my list for this weekend when I do my cooking for this next month.
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I am looking for a recipe for granola bars that doesn’t include dairy products – found out our toddler is allergic:( This is a huge adjustment because most of my recipes use dairy and I’m feeling lost as to where to turn to find alternatives besides using soy (too many cautions out there about soy so I’d rather find an alternative). Would you happen to have any resources of where I can find dairy free recipes?
Jennifer, I don’t personally have too many dairy free recipes as it does not pertain to our family, but I did see http://www.milkfreemom.com and she looked good. I would do a pinterest search for dairy free snacks, meals, lunches, etc. It would probably be your best source. Good luck. Amy
I just tried this recipe and they came out awesome. I substituted peanut butter with almond butter.
Wonderful! I am glad they turned out with the different butter:)
Looking for your granola recipe. Is this it? BLESSINGS
https://plainandnotsoplain.com/my-new-favorite-breakfast-food-chocolate-granola/
https://plainandnotsoplain.com/homemade-basic-granola/
Here you go:)
It was so simple to make I just made it and the kids will try it tomorrow
It is delicious!
When the recipe for the smaller family option asks for 1 package of graham crackers does it mean 1 box or 1 of the packages that come inside the box?
one package…like one of the small packages inside the box
I know you know, but these are amazing!
I made them with mini chocolate chips, and the heat of the mixture melted the chocolate which is still nice but I might either let it cool a bit next time or try adding them later.
As well, I pressed them into balls which the kids are loving!
Thank you for sharing!! 😊
You are very welcome:)
Hi, I’ve seen this recipe in one of your vlogs and came to look for the small family amount (thank you) and the baking instructions. You didn’t include that in the vlog or here. I’m guessing 325 or 350 degrees? How long?
my apologies yes 350