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Prep a baking dish.
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For thicker bars, try a 7x11 or a couple of bread pans.
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For thinner bars, a 13x9 will work.
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Grease the pan or lay down non-stick foil.
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In a great big bowl: mix the oats, rice cereal, dried fruit, M&Ms, chocolate chips, and peanuts.
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Stir it all together with a large spatula.
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Have the spatula close and handy!
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In a medium-sized microwave safe bow, combine the honey and peanut butter.
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Microwave for 30-45 seconds.
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Stir until it is thoroughly mixed.
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Pour your honey mixture into the oat mixture.
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Now, be quick!
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Coat the oat mixture with the honey mixture.
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This is easier to do while it is still hot.
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Once coated, press the mixture into your prepared pan.
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You can grease your hands and press.
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I like to take cling wrap and wrap that around the bottom of a bread pan.
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Then, I use that to press the bars into the pan really firmly.
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This is necessary for the bars to stick together.
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Cover and put it in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
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Cut and enjoy!
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Do not attempt to cut them before one hour or they will be a crumbly, honey gooey mess.
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They will still be tasty, though.
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Like many homemade granola bars, freezing these for a little while helps them stick together.
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Store at room temperature, in the fridge or the freezer.
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Recipe from Bran Appetit.
