Homemade Clif Bars
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4.5
Homemade Clif Bars
Description
This recipe starts by processing dates until chopped roughly and then mixes them with rice cereal, oats, chopped peanuts, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt. Separately, peanut butter and brown rice syrup are melted and combined with vanilla extract before being poured over the dry mixture. The combination is stirred to evenly coat all ingredients before gently folding in chocolate chips.
The mixture is firmly pressed into a greased pan, then left to cool and set for at least an hour, allowing it to hold shape when cut into bars. The result is a chewy, slightly crunchy bar with a nutty and sweet flavor profile and a touch of chocolate.
These bars are ideal as a homemade energy or snack bar with wholesome ingredients and customizable add-ins. They can be wrapped individually and stored in the refrigerator for freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates pitted
- 1¼ cups rice cereal crisp
- 1 cup oats quick-cooking
- ¼ cup peanuts coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseed ground
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup brown rice syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Spray an 8x8-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- Place the dates in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Combine the pureed dates with the cereal, oats, peanuts, flaxseed, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the peanut butter and brown rice syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and completely blended. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined. Gently stir in the chocolate chips. Turn the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly to pack the mixture into the pan. Let the mixture sit until completely cool and set, at least 1 hour. Cut into bars, then wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Nutrition facts provided are based on one serving size of the bars.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure bars hold together well after chilling.
- Store finished bars individually wrapped in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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