Cranberry-Pumpkin Seed Energy Bars Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Pumpkin Seed Energy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pecans, crushed; 1 cup rolled oats; 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds; 1/4 cup flaxseeds; 2/3 cup muscovado or dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 cups puffed rice cereal; 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Servings: persons

1 cup pecans, crushed
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup flaxseeds
2/3 cup muscovado or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups puffed rice cereal
1/2 cup dried cranberries

1
Preheat the oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Spread the pecans, oats, pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds on the sheet and bake until fragrant, 8 minutes.
3
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
4
In a saucepan, bring the sugar, honey, butter and salt to a boil over moderate heat.
5
Simmer until the sugar is dissolved and a light brown caramel forms, 5 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
7
Drizzle the caramel all over the nut-and-oat mixture.
8
Stir in the puffed rice and cranberries until evenly coated.
9
Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, extending the paper over the side.
10
Scrape the cereal mixture into the dish in an even layer.
11
Cover the mixture with a second sheet of parchment and press down to compress it.
12
Let stand until firm, about 2 hours.
13
Discard the top piece of parchment.
14
Using the overhanging paper, lift out the cereal square and transfer it to a work surface.
15
Cut into 12 bars and serve.

1027

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 cup pecans, crushed, 1 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup flaxseeds, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Pumpkin Seed 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.

Cranberry-Pumpkin Seed Energy Bars

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