Cranberry-Pistachio Energy Bars

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   ["Preheat oven to 350u00b0.", "Spread oats and quinoa on a baking sheet. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Place oat mixture in a large bowl, and stir in cranberries, pistachios, coconut, flaxseed meal, and chocolate.", "Combine almond butter, agave, oil, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour almond butter mixture over oat mixture; toss well to coat. Press mixture into an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely in dish. Cut evenly into (1 x 4-inch) bars.", "Cherry-Almond Energy Bars: Substitute coarsely chopped tart dried cherries for the cranberries, and chopped salted, dry-roasted almonds for the pistachios. Substitute honey for the agave nectar.", "Serves 16 (serving size: 1 bar)", "CALORIES 205; FAT 6g (sat 1g, mono 1g, poly 6g); PROTEIN 5g; CARB 25g; FIBER 3g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 1mg; SODIUM 54mg; CALC 47mg", "Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bars: Substitute golden raisins for the cranberries and chopped salted, dry-roasted peanuts for the pistachios. Omit the coconut and chocolate. Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the oat mixture in step Substitute creamy peanut butter for the almond butter and honey for the agave nectar.", "Serves 16 (serving size: 1 bar)", "CALORIES 179; FAT 6g (sat 2g, mono 8g, poly 2g); PROTEIN 6g; CARB 23g; FIBER 2g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 1mg; SODIUM 94mg; CALC 18mg", "When retesting the energy bars (cranberry and peanut butter), combine the ""liquid"" ingredients and gently warmed them in the microwave. Also, firmly pressed the mixture into the pan."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.