4.7 from 9 votes
Berry Powerful Bars
From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 Tablespoon flaxseeds preferably golden
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened whole-grain puffed cereal see Note
- 1 cup assorted dried fruits blueberries, cranberries, cherries, golden raisins
- 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square pan with cooking spray.
- Spread oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds and sesame seeds on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the oats are lightly toasted and the nuts are fragrant, shaking the pan halfway through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add cereal and dried fruit; toss to combine.
- Combine almond butter, sugar, honey, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan. Over medium-low heat, stir frequently until the mixture bubbles lightly, 2 to 5 minutes.
- Immediately pour the almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon or spatula until no dry spots remain. Transfer to the prepared pan. Using a silicone spatula, press the mixture down firmly to make an even layer (wait until the mixture cools slightly if necessary). Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes; cut into 8 bars.
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Notes
- I used Kashi Go Lean cereal.
- (recipe adapted from Eating Well)
Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
200mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.