CRANBERRY NUT ENERGY BARS

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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.

Provided by Marmish

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups raisins
2 cups oatmeal
2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup peanuts
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup other dried fruit
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 (10 1/2 ounce) bag marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Toast oatmeal on large baking sheet 13 x 9 pan or 15 x 10 jellyroll pan for 10 minutes.
  • Add raisins and Rice Krispies and toast another 5 minutes.
  • Add peanuts and dried fruit and set aside.
  • In a large pan, melt butter, peanut butter and marshmallows over low heat.
  • When smooth and combined, add oatmeal mixture.
  • Stir to coat.
  • Press firmly into 9x13 pan.
  • Cool and cut into 20 bars.
  • Note: I use a large dutch oven type pot to make mixing easier.
  • You can also reduce or eliminate butter if you want to lower the fat.

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