Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Granola bars make a great snack at any time. You can wrap and freeze them separately for up to one month to pop into lunches in the morning.
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup (125 mL) corn syrup
1/3 cup (75 mL) liquid honey
1/2 cup (125 mL)natural peanut butter
1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil
2 cups (500 mL) large-flake rolled oats
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) hulled unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup (250 mL) rice crisp cereal
1 cup (250 mL) raisins or dried sliced apricots
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped peanuts
Preparation:
In saucepan, bring corn syrup, honey, peanut butter and oil; heat over medium heat, stirring often, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine rolled oats, sunflower seeds, cereal, raisins and peanuts. Pour syrup over top and stir to coat evenly. Pack into prepared pan, pressing firmly with back of spoon or greased spatula.
Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool on rack. Cut into bars.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine rolled oats, sunflower seeds, cereal, raisins and peanuts. Pour syrup over top and stir to coat evenly. Pack into prepared pan, pressing firmly with back of spoon or greased spatula.
Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool on rack. Cut into bars.
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: March 2005
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