Baked M&M’s Granola Bars
These colorful granola bars make a sweet and healthy treat for snacking.
duration
25 minutes
yield
12
difficulty
easy
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 pkg (1.48 oz each) Milk Chocolate M&M’S, divided
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups rolled oats
Directions:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper. Chop half of the Milk Chocolate M&M’S; reserve remaining Milk Chocolate M&M’S.
- In small saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine butter, honey and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Stir in peanut butter, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir in oats; fold in chopped Milk Chocolate M&M’S. Scrape mixture into prepared pan. Press firmly into even layer. Top with remaining Milk Chocolate M&M’S. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely. Cut into 12 bars.
Tip:
- Substitute almond butter for peanut butter.
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 bar
- Calories 200
- Fat 10g
- Saturated Fat 4g
- Cholesterol 10mg
- Sodium 60mg
- Carbohydrate 27g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugars 16g
- Protein 4g