Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars

Rice Krispies (if you want to make these healthier, you can use plain puffed rice cereal)

quick oats (regular rolled oats work too)

wheat germ (or ground flax seed, wheat bran, or additional oats)

additional mix-in ingredients, 

optional

 (i.e. shredded coconut, chopped nuts, raisins or other dried fruit, sesame or sunflower seeds, etc.)

honey

brown sugar (or sucanat)

salt

peanut butter

vanilla extract

chocolate chips

Combine first 4 dry ingredients in a bowl.

In a saucepan, mix the honey, brown sugar and salt. Over medium-low heat, stir until the mixture comes to a complete boil for 30-60 seconds.

Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.

Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.

Let cool for 5-10 minutes before mixing in the chocolate chips.

Press into a greased 9×13 pan and let cool before cutting into bars.