Microwave Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1 cup chunky peanut butter, or 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Fit aluminum foil into an 8 by 8-inch baking dish, leaving a 2-inch overhang. In a large mixing bowl, stir the oats and Rice Krispies together, then put the bowl aside.
2. In a separate microwave-safe mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, and salt. Microwave on HIGH power for 1 minute, then take it out and stir. Place it back in the microwave and cook on HIGH power for 1 minute more.
3. Remove the bowl from the microwave, add the vanilla, and whisk for 30 seconds. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture, then toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly into a level layer. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 10 – 15 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Use the foil overhang to lift the bars out of the dish, then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.