Honey Crisp Energy Bar

Just have to share our favorite snack recipe! I made it again after a couple of weeks, it is seriously missed in our house when I don't. Goodbye to those super market granola bars – Hello nummy, healthy, energy bars!

Honey Crisp Energy Bar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
5 oz (1/2 of a 10 oz-bag) marshmallows
2 cups uncooked oatmeal
2 cups toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Crispies

Optional: 1 cup chopped almonds or other nuts, 1 cup dried fruit of your choice (raisons, craisins, chopped apricots, dried blueberries, dried cherries, etc.) 1/4 cup milled flax seeds

Our favorite is 1/4 cup dried tart cherries, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup crushed pecans or walnuts and 1/4 cup milled flax seed for great Omega-3's.

• In large saucepan, combine the oil, honey and marshmallows and heat over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are melted.
• Mix in the oats and toasted rice cereal and other optional ingredients, as desired. Mix well.
• Pour into a greased 8"x8" pan. Using greased hands or spatula, spread the mixture evenly into the pan.
• When the mixture has cooled, cut into 9 bars

Enjoy!