Best Chocolate Chip Clif Bar Recipe Hack Recipes

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CHOCOLATE CHIP CLIF BAR RECIPE HACK



Chocolate Chip Clif Bar Recipe Hack image

Sweet, chewy, a little crisp and packed with flavor. These are sweetened with brown rice syrup, do not include any sugar, and are gluten-free. These make an awesome snack, and are a perfect substitution for breakfast or lunch if you're running late or on the go.

Provided by patriciamercer84

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 12 bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dates (pitted)
1 1/4 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup brown rice syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Spray an 8 x 8-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Place the dates in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Combine the pureed dates with the rice cereal, oats, peanuts, flaxseed, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
  • Combine the peanut butter and brown rice syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and completely blended.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Turn the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly to pack the mixture into the pan.
  • Let the mixture sit until completely cool and set, at least 1 hour.
  • Cut into bars and wrap individually in plastic wrap.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

PUMPKIN CLIF BAR RECIPE HACK



Pumpkin Clif Bar Recipe Hack image

Watch out Clif Bar because these energy bars ROCK! Yes, I purchased the seasonal Clif Bars. I couldn't resist. I actually love everything about seasonal foods this time of year. Bring on the pumkpin, spiced, gingerbread everything. I love it all. Naturally I thought why not make my own.

Provided by patriciamercer84

Categories     Camping

Time 25m

Yield 12 Bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups kashi warm cinnamon oat cereal
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/4 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup apricot, loosely chopped
2 tablespoons raisins
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup almond butter
1/2 cup pumpkin puree

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine cereal, flour, wheat germ, walnuts, apricots, seeds, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in food processor. Blend until cereal is fairly crumbly/almost a flour. Raisins and apricot should still be somewhat formed. In a separate medium-large bowl combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, orange juice, and almond butter. Add dry mixture to wet ingredients and stir until well blended.
  • Form medium ball and shape mixture into about a 1.25″ x 3-3.5″ rectangle bar. Place bars on non-stick cookie sheet and place in oven. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely. Store in an air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.7, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 111.8, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 3.7

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