Ingredients for Rice Cereal Energy Bars
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- Dried Apricot
- Dried Cherries
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Rolled Oats
- 2 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- White Sugar
- Crunchy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup powdered milk
- Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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How to Make Rice Cereal Energy Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds and sunflower seeds, stirring frequently, until fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Lightly salt the toasted seeds.
- In a food processor, combine chopped dates, raisins, apricots, cherries, and chocolate chips. Pulse until finely chopped but not pasty.
- In a large bowl, combine the oat, crisp rice cereal and the date mixture.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in powdered milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the melted peanut butter mixture.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture and stir well to combine until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared jellyroll pan using wet hands.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to firm up.
- Cut into squares and wrap individually in parchment paper or plastic wrap. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
93g
Fat
16g
Carbs
14g
