Cranberry Nut Energy Bars
Per serving
These are a great alternative to store bought cereal and granola bars. They pack well and make an easy, quick snack or breakfast on the go. I like to use dried cranberries, but you could substitute any soft dried fruit like cherries or apricots.
Ingredients
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°.
- 2
Toast oatmeal on large baking sheet 13 x 9 pan or 15 x 10 jellyroll pan for 10 minutes.
- 3
Add raisins and Rice Krispies and toast another 5 minutes.
- 4
Add peanuts and dried fruit and set aside.
- 5
In a large pan, melt butter, peanut butter and marshmallows over low heat.
- 6
When smooth and combined, add oatmeal mixture.
- 7
Stir to coat.
- 8
Press firmly into 9x13 pan.
- 9
Cool and cut into 20 bars.
- 10
Note: I use a large dutch oven type pot to make mixing easier.
- 11
You can also reduce or eliminate butter if you want to lower the fat.
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