Homemade Kudos Granola Bar Recipe
I used to enjoy a Kudos granola bar EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Then one day they disappeared off the grocery store shelves. Years later, a nastolic craving kicked in for the granola/rice krispie/candy bar combo that is a Kudos granola bar!
Servings: 8 Bars
Ingredients
Kudos Bar Base
- ½ Cup Peanut Butter I used Honey Jif
- ⅔ Cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil Optional
- 1 Cup Quick Oatmeal Quick Oats
- ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
- 3 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- ⅓ Cup Mini M&M's
- ¼ Cup Chocolate Chips
Kudos Bar Topping
- ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
- ½ Teaspoon Coconut Oil Optional
Instructions
- Grab a 9x9 baking dish and generously spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a large microwave safe bowl combine peanut butter and (⅔ cup) chocolate chips. Microwave. If the two do not melt together nicely, add the coconut oil.
- In the bowl add oatmeal, brown sugar, Rice Krispie cereal, mini M&M's, and chocolate chips. Stir to evenly combine.
- Press mixture into 9x9 pan. Place in freezer for at least 2 hours, until hard.
- Once set, remove from freezer. Flip upside down on a clean surface.
- Add chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Melt in microwave. If they do not melt nicely, add coconut oil.
- Use a spoon to drizzle melted chocolate over hard Kudos bar base. Immediately top with a generous helping of additional mini M&M's and chocolate chips. Allow to re-harden in freezer.
- Once set, use a sharp knife to cut into bar-sized pieces. There may be some small bits that break off. Don't worry! They still taste just as delicious! Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.