Chewy Homemade Granola Bars
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Chewy Homemade Granola Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Three cheers for summer! The beginning of summer is such a big adjustment. It’s great that we don’t have to rush out the door as quickly as most mornings. On the other hand, with the kids spending a lot of time together, it usually means loud chaos and frequent fighting,... Three cheers for summer! The beginning of summer is such a big adjustment. It’s great that we don’t have to rush out the door as quickly as most mornings. On the other hand, with the kids spending a lot of time together, it usually means loud chaos and frequent fighting, followed by loving each other, then fighting, then loving each other, then fighting. Let’s just say summer can be a great time to practice large deep breaths. However, you can’t beat swimming and sunshine! When my kids are home, they like to snack. For some reason at school, they can go long stretches of time without food, but as soon as they’re home, they want food All. The. Time. Granola bars are such an easy go-to food, and they’re pretty filling to boot. This granola bar recipe was a big hit with my kids; they were constantly asking for them. I ended up cutting them in half to give them a smaller portion and make the bars last longer. My husband, kids, and I liked the granola bars so much we would have gobbled them all up in 2 seconds if I allowed it. The granola bars are chewy and sweet with a delightful peanut butter banana flavor. The chunks of chocolate with the tart cranberries, rounded off nicely with the toasted cashews, make the granola bars exquisite. I hope you, your family, your friends, and loved ones enjoy them as much as we did! Read More