Chewy Nut And Cereal Bars

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F with rack in middle. Lightly oil a 9-inch square baking pan, then line bottom and sides with parchment and lightly oil parchment.

2. 2

   Toast almonds in a 4-sided sheet pan until pale golden, 6 to 9 minutes. Stir in sesame seeds and bake until seeds are golden, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cool completely.

3. 3

   Reduce oven to 325u00b0F.

4. 4

   Gently heat honey, brown sugar, and oil in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until smooth.

5. 5

   Stir together rice cereal, cashews, and almond-sesame mixture in a large bowl.

6. 6

   Beat egg whites with a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl with a fork until foamy, 1 to 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir honey mixture into cereal mixture, then stir in whites.

8. 8

   Spread mixture in baking pan, pressing gently, and bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely, then turn out onto a cutting board and cut into bars.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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