Energy Bars

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Energy Bars

Prep Time: 20 min.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

 

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Ingredients

 

Nonstick cooking spray

1-2/3 cups low-fat granola cereal

1 cup chopped pitted dates

1 cup flaked coconut

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 15-ounce can pinto or Great Northern beans, rinsed,

well-drained, and coarsely chopped

1/2 cup dark raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds

1/2 cup honey

3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/8 teaspoon salt

 

Directions:

 

1. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil. Lightly

coat foil with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to

350 degrees F.

2. Combine cereal, dates, coconut, brown sugar, flour,

and cinnamon in large bowl. Stir in beans, raisins,

and nuts. Combine honey, margarine or butter, oil,

vanilla, and salt in small bowl. Add to cereal

mixture; stir until combined. Spread in prepared pan.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or

until edges of bars are lightly brown and center is

firm to touch. Cool completely. Use foil to lift out

of pan; cut into bars. Makes 30.

Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze bars, wrapped in foil, up to 3

months.

 

Nutritional facts per serving

 

calories: 137 , total fat: 5g , saturated fat: 0g ,

cholesterol: 18mg , sodium: 90mg , carbohydrate: 24g ,

fiber: 2g , protein: 2g , calcium: 2% , starch:

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