I made a variation of these oatmeal bars as a road trip snack a few months ago…and LOVED them! Little man approved as well, but the husband found them a little sweet for his taste {crazy}. The original recipe is from Ms. Rachael Ray, and I’ve adapted it quite a bit for what I usually have on hand. Not only are these super easy, delicious, and affordable; but, they’re extremely versatile.
Ingredients:
4 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
1/2 C. Light Brown Sugar
1/4 C. Honey
2 C. Quick Oats
1 C. Rice Krispies
1/2 C. Semisweet Mini Chocolate Chips
4-8 Pretzel Rods
Start out by stirring the butter, brown sugar and honey over medium-high heat until boiling. Once your mixture hits boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low until the sugar is fully melted.
Meanwhile, crush your pretzels. Don’t crush them too fine, though, or you won’t get the great flavor out of them.
In a mixing bowl combine the pretzels, chocolate chips, oats and rice krispies.
Add the dry ingredients to your melted butter mixture and stir until everything is saturated.
Put your oats into a pan and flatten to your preferred thickness.
I generally use a 9×13 casserole dish and fill it half way with the oat mixture which makes the bars pretty thick. I’ve also chilled them in a cookie sheet for a thinner bar.
Chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes and cut into squares or bars.
If you plan on keeping these as a special snack just for you, I would recommend hiding the evidence immediately, because you will be found out and have to share!
I love how the chocolate chips melt to take over the whole bar, and the pretzels provide a nice salty crunch while the honey makes these bars ooey-gooey. They’re SO delicious!
The best thing about this recipe is that it can be adapted to any flavor profile {I’m even working on a lightened-up version}. You can add in raisins, coconut, dried fruit, cinnamon, apples, potato chips, almonds, peanut butter…the possibilities are endless!
- 4 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 C. Light Brown Sugar
- 1/4 C. Honey
- 2 C. Quick Oats
- 1 C. Rice Krispies
- 1/2 C. Semisweet Mini Chocolate Chips
- 4-8 Pretzel Rods
- Stir the butter, brown sugar, and honey in a pot over medium-high heat until boiling. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low until the sugar is melted.
- Meanwhile, crush your pretzels (but not too fine).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, chocolate chips, oats, and rice krispies. Add these ingredients into your melted butter mixture and stir until everything is coated.
- Put your oats into a pan and flatten to your preferred thickness. (I use a 9×13 casserole dish cover half the dish with the mixture for thick bars).
- Chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes, and cut into squares or bars.
Those look so yummy! And so easy to do.
Beware…they’re addictive!
Oh my goodness!! These look scrumptious!! Definitely going to try making these! :)
I’d love to hear how they turn out!
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Thanks for the feature!