Homemade Granola Bars

I have to give a HUGE thanks to a great family friend the Cieslak Family!

Ingredients:

4 1/2 C GF Rolled Oats

1 C All Purpose Gluten Free Four

1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum

1 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

2/3 C Butter, Softened

1/2 C Honey

1/3 C Brown Sugar, Packed

1-2 C Chocolate Chips (could use raisins, nuts, or a combination)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 Degrees F. Lightly Grease one 9" x 13" pan. In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, vanilla, butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir in the chocolate chips (raisins or nuts). Lightly press mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 Degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. When it comes out of the oven, use a spatula and press the granola bars. It helps them stick together better. Let cool for 10-15 minutes. Then cut into bars. Let bars cool completely in pan before removing or serving. Once they are cooled I wrap each bar in wax paper and store in an air tight container.