NO BAKE FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA BARS

Homemade granola bars are so much tastier than store-bought versions. These handy snacks are packed with our homemade Everyday Granola, crisp rice cereal, fruit and nuts. They’re held together with corn syrup and almond butter, so there’s no need to bake.

Yield: Makes 18.

NO BAKE FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA BARS

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Everyday Granola or granola
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apple slices
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup unsalted blanched peanuts
  • 1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

  1. Combine Everyday Granola, cereal, apple, raisins and peanuts in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. Combine brown sugar and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in almond butter and vanilla, stirring until mixture is smooth. Pour brown sugar mixture over granola mixture and stir until coated.
  3. Press mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate until firm.
  4. Cut into bars. Wrap bars individually in plastic wrap. Store in a cool dry place for up to 1 week. May be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutritional analysis per bar:

220 calories, 10.1 g fat, 4.6 g protein, 30.7 g carbohydrate, 2.8 g fibre, 41 mg sodium

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