Nobody wants to turn the oven on during the heat of summer if they can help it. This is a great no-bake recipe for a batch of tasty (and healthy!) granola bars that are quick and easy to whip up!
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups quick oats or rolled oats* (do not use instant oatmeal)
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup wheat germ or additional 2 tablespoons oats
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or try 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups mix-ins of choice** dried cranberries or raisins, roughly chopped toasted nuts, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, etc.