When I made these, I used the inspiration of things that I liked and what I was looking for in a granola bar. I use to get those Soft and Chewy granola bars all the time when I was little. Mainly, I inhaled the chocolate chip granola bars as a kid.

So when I got the idea to make them at home, I knew I wanted chocolate but I also wanted another little burst of flavor. After the idea of using Craisins (dried cranberries) came to mind, I knew that I had found my perfect combination. After looking over a few recipes around the web and in a few cookooks, I kind of have the idea of how these granola bars would go. So into the kitchen I headed to practice a bit.

I think I have found my perfect homemade granola bar.

I also think I have found my husband’s and my brother’s favorite granola bar. haha

BigBear went out of town last week for Alignment School and took like 8 of these bars with him.  My brother came over halfway through the week and attacked the other batch of granola bars that I had made.

So I made him a batch, cut them into bars, packaged them up and dropped them off at his house the other day. You would have thought that I just dropped off a bag of diamonds. haha He told me last night that he loved taking them to work and that he feels really sad in the mornings when he eats the last bite.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have indeed found a new family favorite. Not to mention, they can be made in no time.

>:)

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Chocolate Chip Craisin Granola Bars

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Brunch Drink Recipes

Frozen Grasshopper by Amanda’s Apron
Gin and Sparkling Red Wine Cocktail by Take A Bite Out Of Boca
Chocolate Trifle {kid friendly} by Real Housemoms
Vanilla Pomegranate Mojito by Noshing With The Nolands
Cherry Sangria by Cooking In Stilettos

Potato Brunch Recipes

Parmesan Roasted Red Potatoes with Vidalia Onions and Thyme by Cook the Story
A Salad Called German Potato by The Vintage Cook

Breads, Grains, Cereals and Pancake-type Yums

Dandelion Pesto Pizza by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Biscoff Walnut Granola Parfaits by White LIghts on Wednesday
Stuffed French Toast by poet in the pantry
Pina Colada French Toast by The Domestic Mama & The Village Cook
Sourdough Epi Baguettes with Rhubarb Blood Orange Ginger Jam by Spontaneous Tomato
Carrot Cake Pancakes by Love and Confections

Spreads and Dips for Brunch

Strawberry-Kiwi Jam by Sweet Remedy
Grilled Pineapple and Walnut Dip by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner

Brunch Dessert Recipes

Raspberry Sweet Rolls with Meyer Lemon Glaze by by Cravings of a Lunatic
Florida Strawberry, Lavender Farmers Cheese and California Walnut Braided Pastries by Vanilla Lemonade

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