Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bars

These disappear SO fast that I have to make a double batch! You can use my Favorite Granola recipe (can be found here on my blog:) or your favorite granola, either way it will be EASY and delicious.

4 TBLS (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups plain granola
1 cup rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
1/2 cups raisins, mini chocolate chips, cranberries, or mini marshmellows ;)

, but I prefer the Deep Flexipat. Set it on a perforated baking sheet near where you will be preparing the bars.

1. You can use any Demarle tray or mold, but I prefer the Deep Flexipat. Set on perforated baking sheet near where you will be preparing the bars.
2. Combine honey and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon after the butter starts to melt.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
4. Add the granola, rice cereal and raisins into the saucepan and fold them into the sauce until evenly coated.
5. Spread the mixture into the prepared pans and press firmly with a spatula to evenly fill.
6. Let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes or until mostly cooled and set; lift out of the pan and cut into bars. Enjoy!

Picture to follow. As long as they don't get eaten before I get one taken;)!!

Waffles

By request I am posting the waffle recipe I use. I always make a double batch and then freeze whatever is leftover. I use the gallon size Ziplock Freezer bags. Take them out frozen and pop them in the toaster! Top with peanut butter and chocolate chips for a quick, on-the-go breakfast! You can also put berries, chocolate chips, or anything you like  in the batter! However you make them, they are an inexpensive, easy, healthy breakfast! Enjoy!!

Waffles
2 eggs (if really small use three)
2 cups flour (whole wheat or all purpose)
1 3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil (vegetable works too)
1 TBLS packed brown sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Beat eggs in a large bowl with a hand mixer until fluffy. Mix dry ingredients in seperate bowl, then add to eggs, and add remaining ingredients. Beat just until mixture is smooth.
Pour approximately 2/3 cup batter into a heated waffle iron, bake until steam stops or it looks done! I usually cook them till they are light brown (not crispy on the outside) because then they are just right after you toast them!