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Cranberry Nut Energy Bars

⏱ Recipe Time: 20 min

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…

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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.

Ingredients

  • Raisins
  • Oatmeal
  • Rice Krispies
  • Peanuts
  • Dried Cranberries
  • Butter
  • Peanut Butter
  • Marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Toast oatmeal on large baking sheet 13 x 9 pan or 15 x 10 jellyroll pan for 10 minutes
  3. Add raisins and rice krispies and toast another 5 minutes
  4. Add peanuts and dried fruit and set aside
  5. In a large pan, melt butter, peanut butter and marshmallows over low heat
  6. When smooth and combined, add oatmeal mixture
  7. Stir to coat
  8. Press firmly into 9×13 pan
  9. Cool and cut into 20 bars
  10. You can also reduce or eliminate butter if you want to lower the fat
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