Cereal Bars Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 3 cups of rolled oats
• 1 cup of chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
• 1 cup of dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots)
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1/2 cup of peanut butter (or any nut butter)
• 1/2 cup of chocolate chips (optional)
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
3. Spread the rolled oats and chopped nuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted oats and nuts with the dried fruit.
5. In a saucepan, heat the honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
6. Pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into bars.
10. If desired, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave and drizzle over the bars.

Nutrition

• Calories: 200
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 13g

Conclusion