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Homemade Clif Bars

Copycat recipe of the famous energy bars

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates pitted
  • 1¼ cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 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

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  1. Spray an 8x8-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 93mg (4%) Potassium 296mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 110IU (2%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262

% 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.