Ella's Microwave Granola Bars

I really wanted to make some granola bars that I could bring to school (seeing that we weren't going to buy them) so I tested some things out and came up with this delicious snack! Stick them in lunches or have them for breakfast, it's a yummy treat for the whole family! You can add any nuts, seeds, and/or berries, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup crispy rice cereal
• 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries (Optional)
• ¼ cup crushed almonds, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour marshmallows into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir rice cereal, oats, honey, and butter into marshmallows; microwave until heated through, about 30 seconds more. Stir until well-combined. Stir in cranberries, almonds, and cinnamon.

Step 2

Press mixture into a 6-inch square dish and freeze until set, 30 to 60 minutes. Cut into bars.