Makes 8 bars
Time: 1 hour
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 tbsp flaxseeds, preferably golden
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 cup unsweetened whole-grain puffed cereal
1/3 cup currants
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup chopped golden raisins
1/4 cup creamy almond butter
1/4 cup turbinado sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat an 8 inch square pan with cooking spray.
2. Spread oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, flaxseed 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 bowel. Add cereal, currents, apricots and raisins; toss to combine.
3. Combine almond butter, sugar, honey, vanilla and salt in small saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring frequently, until the mixture bubbles lightly, 2 to 5 minutes.
4. 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. Lightly coat your hands with cooking spray and press the mixture down firmly to make an even layer (wait until mixture cools slightly if necessary). Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes; cut into 8 bars.
Note: Make ahead and store in an airtight container at room temperature on in a refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature. Also, makes a great snack!
Calories: 244
Fat: 10 grams
Carbs: 38 grams
Protein: 5 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
WHY EAT BREAKFAST??
Please read this previous entry about why eating breakfast is so important!
http://zumbawithlydia.blogspot.com/2011/08/bringing-breakfast-back.html
Recipe adapted from: http://www.eatingwell.com/
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