Grab and Go Bars Recipe
Recipe Overview
Overview
These Grab and Go Bars are a delightful and healthier alternative to traditional snack bars. Made with puffed cereal, sliced almonds, and a mix of dried fruits like raisins and apricots, they offer a satisfying crunch without the guilt. The addition of peanut butter and a hint of brown sugar adds just enough sweetness to make them enjoyable without being overly indulgent.
The preparation is straightforward: simply mix the dry ingredients, melt the peanut butter with sugar and syrup, and combine everything in a prepared pan. The key is to press the mixture down firmly, ensuring that the bars hold together once baked. After a quick bake in the oven, they cool down to create a perfect on-the-go snack.
What I love about this recipe is its versatility; you can easily swap in your favorite nuts or dried fruits to customize the bars to your taste. Plus, they are a great way to sneak in some nutrition for kids, making them ideal for school lunches or after-school snacks. Overall, these bars are not only delicious but also a smart choice for anyone looking to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Gather puffed cereal, sliced almonds, raisins, powdered milk, and chopped apricot.
Tip: Mix and match different dried fruits to customize your bars.
Mix the dry ingredients together with your hands.
Put a saucepan on low heat.
Add maple syrup, brown sugar, peanut butter, and a little salt to the saucepan.
Mix the ingredients together until the peanut butter melts.
Use an 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper, leaving handles for lifting.
Tip: Spray your parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Stir the melted mixture into the dry ingredients.
Put the mixture into the prepared pan.
Press the mixture firmly down with another piece of parchment or wax paper.
Tip: The firmer you mash the mixture, the easier it will be to cut.
Tip: Use a sharp knife instead of a serrated knife to cut the bars.
Bake in a 300° oven for about 20 minutes.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting.
Tip: Let the bars cool completely before cutting to avoid tearing.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Peanuts
→ Substitution: Almond Butter
Ingredient: Tree Nuts
→ Substitution: Sunflower Seeds
Nutrition
Skill Level
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Using sugar-free syrup can significantly reduce calorie content in recipes.
- •Puffed cereals are a great base for healthy snacks due to their low sugar content.
- •Mixing different dried fruits can enhance the flavor and texture of snack bars.
- •Pressing the mixture firmly helps in cutting the bars without them crumbling.
