1/4 to 1/2 cup brown sugar (depending on how sweet you want them)
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup flax seed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinammon
2 tablespoons peanut butter, warmed
1 cup liquid honey, warmed
1/2 cup margerin or butter, melted
Instructions
These tasty energy bars are quick to make and easily adapted to suit individual tastes. Feel free to omit the peanut butter and replace the pecans with one of your own creative ideas or something from the recommended substitutions below.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom and up two sides of a 9 by 13 inch pan. Place the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the honey, peanut butter, and butter or margerine until well combined. Spoon, spread, and very lightly pack the oat mixture into the pan. Bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly golden and slightly firm to touch. Cool to room temperature before cutting or removing from the pan (this is very important; if you are too eager they will not harden and potentially fall apart). You could even throw the pan in the fridge to quicken the process. Once cooled, grab onto the paper edges and lift from pan onto a cutting board. Use a sharp, serrated knife to cut into bars. Store the bars, layered between parchment paper or wax paper if stacking, in a tight-sealing container. The bars can be stored at room temperature for up to a week, or frozen for up to 2 months.
List of Suggested Ingredient Substitutions (or come up with your own creative ideas)-
-shredded coconut
-any type of nut (walnut, cashew, etc)
-any type of dried fruit (apricots, pineapple, mango, raisins, etc)
-nutella or a nut-free substitute instead of peanut butter
Originally Submitted
11/20/2013
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