I think these taste even better the next day, after the oats soften up just a bit.
!Variations
There really are endless variations on this basic recipe.
I made a yummy cinnamon and spice granola bar by subbing 2 T. of molasses for 2 T of the honey, and then I stirred in 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon and ½ t. of ginger (or use pumpkin pie spice). I topped it with cinnamon chips. Dried apple would have been yummy in that one too. Or raisins, if you love oatmeal raisin cookies.
My favorite granola bar variation so far has been when I added almond extract, diced raw almonds, dried cherries, white chocolate chips, and dark chocolate chunks.
One mix in that truly goes with any flavor of granola bar is chia seeds. They really don't add a taste, and have a similar texture to poppy seeds. Chia seeds are a "super food" and I love it that they add protein, lots of energy, and staying power to my already healthy snack.
!Other flavor variations ideas-
Sweet and Salty Peanut
Cherry Almond
Cherry Chocolate Chunk
Pina-Colada
Cinnamon Raisin
Toasted Sesame, Chocolate Chunk & Sea Salt
Cranberry, White Chocolate
Maple, Cinnamon, Walnut, Cranberry, Chocolate Chunk.
S'mores
Dried Blueberry & Nutmeg
Hot Chocolate...or Mexican Hot Chocolate (with a touch of cinnamon!) and Mini Dehydrated Marshmallows
Fruitcake
Gummy Bear & Candy Corn. (pretend you didn't see those last two, OK?)