Crunchy granola bars - the meal prep manual

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 2

In a large bowl mix the salt, oats, and oil. Pour onto a baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 15 minutes stirring every couple of minutes.

Step 3

While the oats are baking, stir together the syrup, whey, and vanilla until the whey is dissolved.

Step 4

Mix the oats, puffed rice, cranberries, and syrup mixture together.

Step 5

Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with oil. Pour the mixture into the pan and press firmly. Add a layer of wax paper over the top before you press to keep your hands clean. The sheet pan should be a standard size ideally with a lip. If you have a smaller sheet pan you’ll probably end up with chewy bars.

Step 6

Bake for 10-15 minutes and remove from oven. Cut into 24 bars while still warm.