Fun Granola Bars!

My kids have been loving a good granola bar these days, and for the most part, I feel like they are a decent snack option. Obviously I prefer to know what's in them, so I decided to make some at home, using ingredients I can feel good about! I added some mini chocolate chips and dye free sprinkles ... hence they are FUN Granola Bars! You know sprinkles make everything more fun :)

FUN Granola Bars!
2 cups gluten free rolled oats
1 cup crisp brown rice cereal
1/4 cup salted butter
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 Tbls mini chocolate chips
Dye free sprinkles (such as THESE!)

Blend oats in blender or food processor - pulse gently!! - just until some pieces are still whole, some are ground and some are in between. Pour into a bowl and add crispy rice cereal and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt butter and add honey and brown sugar. Heat and stir until the sugar is melted. Remove from the heat and add vanilla. 
Pour over oats and cereal and mix well. 
Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture into the pan firmly. I like to use another piece of parchment on top so my hands don't get sticky!
Top with chocolate chips and sprinkles. Press gently so they stick. 
Cut into 12 bars and ENJOY! XO

Per bar:
166 calories
26g carbohydrates
2g fiber
6g fat
3g protein

(Feel free to add your own favorite mix ins and toppings! Almonds, pecans, raisins, dried cherries, the sky is the limit here!)