Granola bars

This recipe made approx. 30 bars (standard size), but you can cut them in small squares or into larger sized bars.

Heat oven to 350º
Spread onto a large baking sheet:
1-1/2 C. rolled oats
1-1/2 C. rice krispies
and bake for 15 minutes to lightly toast. Remove from oven and cool completely.

Line a 9 X 13" pan w/foil & spray generously w/nonstick spray

In a small bowl, combine:
1-1/8 C. wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

In another mixing bowl, combine:
2/3 C. vegetable oil
4 Tblsp. melted butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine the flour mixture with the oil/egg mixture and mix together well.  Stir in the cooled cereal and add your favorites:  1/2 c. chopped raisins,  1/2 c. mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries.....      (I haven't tried but would bet that adding 1/2 C. peanut butter to the egg mixture wouldn't change the results - and if you like things spicier, add some ginger, nutmeg, dash of cayenne... be creative!!)

Pat the mixture into prepared pan and bake at 300º for 25-30 minutes, or until the top looks golden.  Remove from oven, let it rest 15 minutes.  Carefully remove by lifting the foil - let it cool completely. Refrigerate for a while to make cutting easier.  When the bars are completely cooled, cut into desired size and if you'd like, drizzle melted chocolate over the bars.