Homemade Mini M&M Granola Bars

Here's a fun treat for the Summer!

Granola Bar Ingredients:
◦2 1/2 c. Old Fashioned Oats
◦1/2 c. Rice Krispies
◦1/4 c. Unsweetened coconut
◦1/2 c. M&M minis, plus more for top
◦1/2 c. brown sugar
◦1/2 tsp. salt
◦1/4 c. butter, softened
◦1/4 c. Coconut oil, melted
◦1/4 c. honey
◦1/2 tsp. vanilla

Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Toast dry oats for 10 – 15 minutes, stirring half way, until lightly golden.
3.Line a 13×9 pan with parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray.
4.Mix together dry ingredients, then stir in wet. Press into prepared baking dish and bake for 18 minutes.
5.Let cool and cut them into rectangles!

Homemade Valentine’s Gumdrops

Ingredients
• 2 cups sugar {plus a little for rolling gum drops}
• 1⅓ cups applesauce, unsweetened
• 2 small (3 oz) boxes Jello, any flavor
• 2 envelopes (4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin {like Knox}
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions
1. Line 13×9 pan with parchment paper, lightly spray paper with cooking spray
2. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients, let stand 1 minute
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, boil for 1 minute
4. Immediately pour into prepared pan
5. Place in refrigerator for 3 hours or until firm
6. Loosen sides from pan with a spatula
7. Life parchment paper from pan and place onto a cutting board
8. Cut out gum drops using a knife dipped in hot water to cut squares or use a heart shaped cookie cutter
9. Roll Gum Drops in extra sugar, set onto wax paper until slightly dry
10. Store in an airtight container

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