CHOCOLATE CHIP CLIF BAR RECIPE HACK

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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.

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