Homemade Granola Bars

Real prep time: 5-7 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes + Roughly 2 hours cooling and freezer time
Serves: 16 bars
Side dish suggestions: none

Supplies:
9x9 glass pan
Foil
Mixing Bowl
Mixing Spoon
Small Spatula
Large Knife
Cutting Board

From the freezer:


From the pantry:
2 Cups (plus some extra) Rolled Oats
1/2 Cup Wheat Germ
1/2 Cup (plus some extra) Mini Chocolate Chips
1/2 Cup (plus some extra) Dried Cranberries or Cherries
1 Can (14oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk

(1 Cup Sliced Almonds)

Preparation:
1. Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and preheat oven to 325.
2. Line 9x9 pan with foil (leaving extra on each end to lift out later).
3. Grease foil with cooking spray.
4. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Turn into pan and pat down until firmly packed.
5. Bake until golden brown-about 30 mins.
6. Cool to room temp. and put pan in freezer until firm.
7. Use foil ends to remove from pan. Remove foil and use large knife to cut into 16 1x4 inch bars.
8. Can be stored in airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen.

Extra info...
Adapted from threemanycooks.com *They also have a gluten free version

Their version uses the sliced almonds and doesn't add the little bit of extra oats, chocolate chips, and dried fruit. I have a child who can't have nuts so I put a few extras in and omit the almonds and they are really great!