Allergen Free Chocolate-Chip Chewy Granola Bars

So sorry I haven't posted in a while.  Being a photographer, it's my busy season! I have a Wedding tomorrow and made some yummy snacks to bring along, and of course wanted to share the recipes! I'll post them in two different blogs. First up is yummy and sweet, Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars!

Makes about 16 Bars

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray                                   
1 3/4 cups quick-cooking oatmeal

1 1/4 cups gluten-free crisp-rice cereal

1/2 cup Enjoy Life (allergen free) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/3 cup lightly packed light-brown sugar

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup honey

Directions:

1. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; line baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on all sides. Set aside
2. Place oatmeal and rice cereal in a large bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, mix together brown sugar, oil, and honey. Place over medium-high heat; bring to a gentle boil. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add to oatmeal mixture; stir until oatmeal mixture is fully coated and well combined.
4. Evenly pour oatmeal mixture into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with chocolate chips*. When mixture is cool enough to touch, press down into pan. Let cool to room temperature. Cut into 16 (1-by-4-inch) bars. Granola bars can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week, and frozen up to six months.

*Definitely just sprinkle.  I tried to mix them in, and tried adding extra, but they started to melt!  I may even let it cool a little if you want to mix them in evenly.