Ingredients

1cupwhole grain crispy puffed rice cereal

½cupcreamy natural peanut butter

½cupdark or semisweet chocolate chips

½cuppeanuts,or almonds

½cupchopped pretzels

⅓cuphoney

⅓cupraisins,or dried cranberries

¼cupwheat germ

1tbspchia seeds,optional

Preparation

Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

Remove and shape into small 1-inch balls, or press into the bottom of a parchment-lined baking pan to make granola bars.

Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.