Best Sports Bars With Dried Fruit And Peanut Butter Recipes

DRIED FRUIT ENERGY BARS

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These dried fruit energy bars are the perfect breakfast option for busy people. They're easy to make ahead and jam-packed with ingredients like chia seeds, quinoa and oats that will keep you fueled throughout the day. - Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups old-fashioned oats
10 Medjool dates, pitted
3 tablespoons coconut oil
2/3 cup almond butter
3 tablespoons whey protein powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside and allow to cool completely. , In a food processor, combine dates, coconut oil, almond butter, protein powder and vanilla. Cover and pulse until blended. Add coconut and chia seeds. Pulse until combined. Add oats and cooked quinoa. Pulse until combined., Press firmly into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Using a serrated knife, cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FRUIT AND NUT SNACK BARS

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Crunchy, nutty, and sweet, these bars have a peanut butter and brown sugar syrup keeping dried fruit, cereal, and more together.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups Cheerios™ Cereal
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Grease 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all snack mix ingredients; mix well. Set aside.
In medium saucepan, combine all syrup ingredients except vanilla. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
Pour syrup over snack mix; toss to coat. Press mixture firmly in greased pan. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled. Cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 9 g

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