Ellas Microwave Granola Bars Recipes

Steps:

• Pour oatmeal into a glass microwaveable dish and cook for two minutes; stirring once. (YES microwave the oats! I'm not sure why, but this is how I learned to do it in my 7th grade Home Economics class and it has worked for me every time). Combine all other ingredients (except raisins or fruit) into a bowl. Add in oatmeal and stir until well blended. To finish, pour mixture into a glass dish and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Stir once every minute. Cool on parchment paper. When cool, break apart big pieces into bite size pieces. Add raisins or fruit. Store in tightly covered container.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except dried fruit, in a microwave safe bowl.
• Cook on high for 2 minutes.
• Stir;cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Remove from microwave and add dried fruit; mix well.
• Spread on large cookie sheet to cool.
• Store in air tight container.

Steps:

• Pour marshmallows into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir rice cereal, oats, honey, and butter into marshmallows; microwave until heated through, about 30 seconds more. Stir until well-combined. Stir in cranberries, almonds, and cinnamon.
• Press mixture into a 6-inch square dish and freeze until set, 30 to 60 minutes. Cut into bars.

Steps:

• Pour marshmallows into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir rice cereal, oats, honey, and butter into marshmallows; microwave until heated through, about 30 seconds more. Stir until well-combined. Stir in cranberries, almonds, and cinnamon.
• Press mixture into a 6-inch square dish and freeze until set, 30 to 60 minutes. Cut into bars.