Monday, October 17, 2011

Apple Breakfast Bars

Apple Breakfast Bars

Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens
This no-bake cookie bar is great for a snack or breakfast on the go.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 bars
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup  dried apples, snipped
  • 1/3 cup  honey
  • 1/4 cup  raisins
  • 1 tablespoon  brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup  peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup  chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/3 cup  toasted wheat germ
  • 1/4 cup  roasted sunflower seeds
  • 2 cups  cornflakes and/or wheat flakes
Directions

Nutrition Facts
Calories 327, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 118 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 1%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 3%, Iron 11%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

1
In a Dutch oven combine dried apples, honey, raisins, and brown sugar. Heat and stir until mixture boils; reduce heat slightly. Cook, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted. Stir in apple butter and cinnamon. Stir in rolled oats, walnuts or pecans, wheat germ, and sunflower seeds until well combined. Add cereal, stirring to coat.
2
Press mixture very firmly (or bars will crumble) and evenly into an ungreased 8x8x2-inch pan. Chill to set. Cut into 8 bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days. Makes 8 bars.

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