Chewy Energy Bars Recipe

Name: Chewy Energy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant); 1/2 cup dark raisin; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricot; 1/2 cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 3/4 cup golden syrup; 2 tablespoons hard margarine (or butter); 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter; 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds, crushed (or unsalted peanuts) (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant)
1/2 cup dark raisin
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup golden syrup
2 tablespoons hard margarine (or butter)
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds, crushed (or unsalted peanuts) (optional)

1
Combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl.
2
Heat and stir corn syrup, margarine and peanut butter in small saucepan on medium for 3-5 minutes until margarine is melted and mixture is hot but not boiling.
3
Add to rolled oats mixture. Mix well.
4
Line 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) pan with foil, leaving 1 inch (2.5 cm) overhang on 2 sides.
5
Grease foil with cooking spray.
6
Press mixture evenly in pan. Cover.
7
Chill for about 1 hour until firm.
8
Holding foil, remove mixture from pan. Discard foil.
9
Cut mixture in half. Cut each half crosswise into 5 bars.
10
Press bottom of each bar in pumpkin seeds in small shallow dish until coated.
11
Wrap bars individually in pastic wrap.
12
Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant), 1/2 cup dark raisin, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricot, and more.

Yes, Chewy Energy Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chewy Energy Bars

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