Matcha Chocolate Avocado Emoji-Buns

I often spend time looking through photographs of food with an appreciation for the artistry behind some of the creations.  Sometimes when I attempt to recreate the recipes, even though I follow the steps closely, the results do not always look quite as appealing as the original photograph and I wonder if others have the same experience?

Healthy Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars

Quick and Easy No-Bake Healthy Chewy Granola Bars (Photo Credit: Joanne/Blair @TheDragonsPicnic.com)

The versatility of a recipe is a high priority for me when cooking or baking and I tend to gravitate towards dishes that can withstand a degree of creativity and tolerate substitutions to whatever might be at hand. These chewy granola bars fit this bill.

I have always preferred chewy granola bars compared with their crunchy counterparts and marvelled at their gooey consistency. The chewy texture always seemed a bit magical considering they were usually loaded with crunchy nuts and seeds. When I first made this recipe, even though the mystery of the chewiness was revealed, I am pleased to say they still taste just as good!

The main dry ingredients include:

• 1½ cups (150g) rolled oats
• ¾ cup (25g) rice crisp cereal

Mix and Match Ingredients:

Use about 1½ cups in total of any of the following combinations: