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Apricot-Almond Energy Bars

Enjoy these delicious energy bars made with Oatmeal Crisp® Raisin cereal, apricots and almonds for an anytime dessert.

Prep Time: 25 Min

Total Time: 55 Min

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koconnell3 said: report Posted: 8/23/2011 10:38:44 AM
You can substitute 1:1 honey for corn syrup.
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laney2010 said: report Posted: 2/15/2011 9:18:55 PM
Personally, I used chopped prunes, chopped almonds, threw in some sunflower seeds (some chopped), dried pomegranate cranberries -- do what YOU like -- you can mix n' match. I even put in some chopped pineapple and some coconut and a few chocolate chips. I used soymilk rather than regular milk, but you could also use coconut milk or almond milk. I also put in a scoop of protein powder. So, yes, natural honey and/or agave nectar work well as a natural sweetener, too. The possibilities are ENDLESS....but you can do it all without all that added sugar!!! Yay! Have fun! :)))))
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laney2010 said: report Posted: 2/15/2011 9:13:55 PM
Here's the recipe: * 1.5 cups rolled oats * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts * 3/4 cup dried fruit (I used 1/4 cup cranberry trail mix, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup chopped dried "just banana" from TJ’s) * 1 tsp cinnamon * 1 tsp kosher salt * 1.25 cups skim milk * 1 egg or egg substitute * 1 tsp vanilla Method: 1. Preheat oven to 350* 2. Mix dry ingredients. 3. Mix wet ingredients. 4. Pour wet into dry. Stir to combine. 5. Pour into a 9×9 baking dish either coated in cooking spray or lined with parchment. 6. Bake for 40 minutes. 7. Cut into 9 squares
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laney2010 said: report Posted: 2/15/2011 9:13:07 PM
I swear, I think Pillsbury is trying to kill us!!! (LOL!) I JUST made HEALTHY breakfast bars, and today clicked on this recipe in my inbox thinking it might (finally) be a HEALTHY recipe from Pillsbury! Nope! (sigh) Those apricots look sooo good, though. So folks, here's a HEALTHY and - - DEEEELICIOUS (yes - super yummy) alternative to the recipe here. I just made it and everyone (kids to adults) love it. Rather than sugary cereal, with even more sugar piled on and corn syrup (....more sugar!)....it's all natural yummy sweetness! (Recipe to follow in separate post)
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Janemilton67 said: report Posted: 2/15/2011 8:19:58 PM
What do I substitute the corn syrup with?
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phoebe76 said: report Posted: 2/15/2011 3:03:31 PM
This was my question exactly. Does look good except for the corn syrup.
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Raincloud said: report Posted: 2/15/2011 1:32:34 PM
Sounds great, but I was wondering if honey could be used in place of the corn syrup. Thanks for any advice! Raincloud