Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars 

Makes 12 bars

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil or butter (for greasing the pan)
  • 3 cups rolled oats or 2 cups rolled oats and 1 cup Rice 
  •    Krispies cereal
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup jelly or jam, divided
  • 1/4 cup water 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.  Grease an 8×11-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, add the oats and set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, add peanut butter, 1/4 cup jelly, water, and salt. Stir until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour the saucepan mix into the bowl of oats, and mix until all the oats are coated and sticky.
  5. Place the mixture into the greased baking pan. Press into an even layer. Spread remaining 1/4 cup jelly over the top.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, until the edges are toasty and brown.
  7. Cool completely before slicing. Slice into 12 bars.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.