Rice Cereal Energy Bars

Crisp rice cereal is mixed with an assortment of dried fruit and nuts in these sweet no-bake bars that are wrapped individually and frozen.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 324 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup powdered milk
• 7 cups crisp rice cereal
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup sesame seeds
• 0.5 cup dried cherries
• 0.5 cup chopped dates
• 0.5 cup dried apricots
• 1.5 cups crunchy peanut butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sesame seeds and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring until fragrant and toasted. Salt lightly, then set aside to cool.

Step 2

Combine dates, raisins, apricots, cherries, chocolate chips, and toasted seeds in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to chop until small but not pasty. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in crisp rice cereal and oats until well combined.

Step 3

Mix together peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until bubbly. Stir in powdered milk, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over dried fruit-cereal mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until evenly coated.

Step 4

Press mixture into a greased 10x15-inch jellyroll pan using wet hands. Cut into squares and allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.