en After-School Granola Bars

"Create a lunchbox-friendly bake called Fifteen After-School Granola Bars, inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘Fifteen.’ Vibe: first-day nerves, best-friend pep talks, sweet innocence with quiet strength.Core: old-fashioned rolled oats; optional puffed rice for light crunch; creamy peanut butter or almond butter; honey (or maple syrup); vanilla; cinnamon; pinch of salt; mix-ins: mini chocolate chips + dried cranberries (or raisins).Method: warm nut butter with honey/maple until pourable; stir into oats and mix-ins; press very firmly into a lined 8×8-inch pan; bake until set and lightly golden (about 15–20 min); cool 10 min, then chill 30 min for clean slices (a little ‘count to ten’ moment).Include: yield 12 bars; total time ~35 min plus cooling; exact ingredient amounts (cups/grams); step-by-step; school-friendly notes.Swaps: nut-free (sunflower seed butter); vegan (maple + dairy-free chips); gluten-free (certified GF oats); add-in ideas (chopped apple chips, pumpkin seeds).Storage: wrap individually; keep 5 days room temp or 2 months frozen.Plating: neat, golden bars with ruby cranberry flecks and a few chocolate dots—sweet but sturdy, perfect to split with your Abigail.Keep everything home-kitchen accessible—no specialty tools."

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Inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘Fifteen,’ these lunchbox-ready granola bars capture first-day nerves and best-friend pep talks with wholesome oats, warm cinnamon, and sweet pockets of cranberries and mini chocolate chips. Creamy nut butter and honey bind everything into a chewy-yet-sturdy bar—perfect for sharing with your Abigail and counting quietly to ten. A comforting, golden-baked snack that’s as sweet and strong as growing up together.

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Name: en After-School Granola Bars
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed); 1/2 cup puffed rice cereal (optional, for light crunch); 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free); 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (use maple for vegan); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; Pinch of salt; 1/3 cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips (sub regular if preferred); 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins; Optional add-ins: 1/4 cup chopped apple chips, pumpkin seeds

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