As you all know I am not really outdoorsy. And while oats and raisins and granola can certainly be eaten indoors it kinda seems like the outdoors have claimed them as their own. So what I am proposing is that all us indoor people take back granola. That’s right. You don’t have to hike mountains and wears khaki to enjoy an oat bar. You don’t have to drink water out of a water bottle and wear a backpack to enjoy raisins. It’s a fact. I am currently indoors, wearing non-khaki clothes, drinking a beverage out of a cup with no squeeze lid, and am gazing at my cute new bag that is on the table next to me. All safely indoors. AND I am eating an oat-packed, raisin-filled bar. The whole idea of this snack might seem out of place on my sugar filled site, but I assure you, it’s every bit as delicious as say, a Caramel Swirled Pretzel M&M Blondie…ok, well, that’s not entirely true…but they’re really good. A close second to those bars, for sure! They are much like the Clif Bars that you can buy in the supermarket…but better, because you make them. Homemade is always better, don’t you think? My kids love them too, but I make them eat them outdoors. Kids are messy, plus I’ve heard fresh air is good for kids. Whatever. So let’s get down to the dirty… Grab your food processor. I loathe mine…anyone have any suggestions about a good food processor? I need a new one! Anyway, pulse some raisins until they are chopped up a little. They will get a little sticky, that’s ok. Then add in some of your other healthy stuff…oats, shredded wheat, cinnamon and a pinch of salt…pulse it together. In a separate bowl whisk together some honey, some vanilla, a couple eggs and some peanut butter. Mix the wet and the dry and if you’re feeling crazy add some mini chocolate chips. Press it all into a prepared pan. Bake it up and let it cool before cutting into squares. No khaki necessary.
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