Back-to-School Granola Bars

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

rolled oats (preferably not instant oats)

1 1/2 cups

crispy rice cereal

3 tbsp

flour (gluten-free flour will work)

1/2 cup

pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup

roughly chopped pecans

1/2 cup

dried unsweetened coconut

1/2 cup

dried cranberries or raisins

1/4 cup

chocolate chips for the top (optional)

1/2 tsp

salt

1 tsp

cinnamon (optional)

1 tsp

vanilla

1/2 cup

butter

3/4 cup

honey

1/4 cup

almond butter (or peanut butter)