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Apricot Walnut Cereal Bars Recipe

Start your day with a burst of flavor and energy! These crisp and chewy Apricot Walnut Cereal Bars are a healthy, homemade alternative to store-bought snacks. Packed with protein from silken tofu (the secret ingredient!), wholesome oats, crunchy walnuts, and sweet apricots, these bars are unbelievably satisfying. Easily adaptable to your favorite fruits and nuts, this recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast, energizing snack, or even a delightful dessert. Get ready to ditch the processed bars and embrace a truly delicious and nutritious treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 381.5 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apricot Walnut Cereal Bars

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 1 ½ cups puffed rice cereal
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14-ounce) package silken tofu
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • cooking spray

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How to Make Apricot Walnut Cereal Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large jelly-roll pan (approximately 15x10 inches) with cooking spray.
  2. Spread 1 cup rolled oats and ½ cup walnuts on a baking sheet with sides. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring halfway through.
  3. Transfer the toasted oats and walnuts to a large bowl. Add 1 ½ cups puffed rice cereal, 1 cup dried apricots (chopped), ½ cup whole wheat flour, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  5. In a food processor or blender, combine 1 (14-ounce) package silken tofu, 1 large egg, ¼ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the zest of 1 lemon. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  6. Create a well in the center of the dry oat mixture.
  7. Pour the tofu mixture into the well and gently fold it into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the bars are firm in the center and golden brown.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars with a sharp knife.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

143g

Fat

7g

Carbs

19g

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Appetizers & Snacks Breakfast & Brunch Desserts Vegetarian Proteins Tofu & Tempeh Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Baking

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Healthy Granola And Porridge Breakfast Lunch Snacks Beans Fruit American Southern United States Easy Kid Friendly Vegetarian Grains Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Comfort Food Inexpensive Soy Tofu Healthy 2 Low In Something Pasta Rice And Grains Brunch Taste Mood Sweet Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less