Dad's Power Bars

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 26
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 267.0
  • Total Fat: 15.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 97.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
  • Protein: 8.0 g

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Introduction

Nutritious, all natural, good source of protein. All ingredients can be found at whole foods!
 Nutritious, all natural, good source of protein. All ingredients can be found at whole foods!
Number of Servings: 26

Ingredients

    ½ c brown sugar
    ¾ c Agave nectar
    11/2 c peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
    1 tsp vanilla
    1 c oats (quick or regular)
    1.25 c crisp brown rice (or rice krispies or cocoa crispies)
    ½ c raisins
    ½ c sunflower seeds
    ½ c slivered almonds
    ½ c pumpkin seeds
    3/4 c soy nuts
    1/4 c pecan pieces
    2 Tbsp sesame seeds
    4 Tbsp flaxseed
    ½ c dark chocolate chips ( or more)

Directions

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. In a large saucepan bring sugar and agave to a boil (only takes a minute or two). Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients. (Wait until is somewhat cool befor adding the chocolate chips) Spread into a jellyroll pan (lined with parchment paper) and cool. Cut into bars. (pizza cutter works best)


Fruity version:
Omit chocolate chips and soy nuts. Add 1 c diced dried mixed fruit instead.

Notes:

You can use less nectar and sugar; it will turn out more like chunks of granola rather than bars but it is still good. (The sugar/syrup is the “glue” that holds it together.)

Serving Size: Makes 26 bars

Number of Servings: 26

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PIECEBYPIECE.