GRANOLA CEREAL BARS

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These sweet peanut butter bars are perfect for breakfast, dessert or anytime as a quick snack. You can add raisins instead of chocolate chips if you prefer. -Helen Velichko, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, peanut butter and corn syrup; cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring once. Stir in the vanilla; add oats and cereal. Fold in chocolate chips. Press into a 9-in. square pan coated with cooking spray. Cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.