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Rice Krispies Treats Granola Bars
These Rice Krispies Treats Granola Bars are a grown-up version of the childhood snack, but packed with feel-good ingredients and energy!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
257 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 oz mini marshmallow bag
- 1/2 cup peanut butter natural
- 2 1/2 cups puffed brown rice or Rice Krispies
- 1/2 cup peanuts unsalted
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup dried apricot chopped
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F and spray an 8×8-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Roast the oatmeal and the sesame seeds on separate pans for 5 mins. They will be just very lightly browned.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil, mini marshmallows, and peanut butter. I microwaved mine on half power for 1 minute, stirred, and then did another 30 seconds. You don’t want to burn the marshmallows, so make sure to use only half power.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the puffed brown rice, peanuts, raisins, cranberries, apricots, sunflower seeds, and toasted oatmeal.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the marshmallow mix and stir until everything is well combined.
- Sprinkle half of the toasted sesame seeds evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Then, pour in the Rice Krispie mixture and press down HARD, until it forms a compressed, even layer. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds and gently press to adhere to the bars.
- Let mixture set for 15 to 20 minutes in the refrigerator before slicing it into bars and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
228mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
440IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.