Recipe

Raisin Banana Energy Bars

Perfect for on-the-go snacking.

Details

Yields 16 square bars
Serves:

INGREDIENTS

1 c. quick-cooking oats
1 c. chopped nuts
1/3 c. butter
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. honey
1 c. California raisins
1 c. dried banana chips
1 c. honey-coated graham cereal squares

PROCEDURE

Heat oven to 350°F.

In an 8 or 9-inch square pan, combine oats and nuts. Bake 20 minutes or until oats are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, combine butter, brown sugar and honey in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils.

Measure raisins, banana chips and cereal squares into large bowl. Add toasted oats and nuts. Pour sugar mixture over all and toss to coat thoroughly. Generously butter same square pan. Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom of pan. Cool. Cut into 2-inch square bars.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 270(47% from fat); Total Fat 15g (sat 5g, mono 7g, poly 2g); Cholesterol 10mg; Protein 5g; Carbohydrates 32g; Fiber 4g; Iron 3mg; Sodium 45mg; Calcium 59mg