APRICOT-ALMOND ENERGY BARS

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Enjoy these energy bars made with Oatmeal Crisp® Raisin cereal, apricots and almonds - a delicious dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups Oatmeal Crisp® Raisin cereal
2/3 cup finely diced dried apricots
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, apricots and almonds; set aside
  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat butter, corn syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal mixture until coated.
  • Spread cereal mixture in pan. Using sheet of waxed paper, press mixture firmly in pan. Cool 30 minutes.
  • For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

abdulrasheed fatimah
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are a delicious and healthy snack that I can feel good about eating.


Lumeech Benjamin
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These bars are the perfect after-school snack. My kids love them.


Asso
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Evie Elsom
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the chewy texture.


MD Fahim Ahmed
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a keeper recipe!


Have Faith
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These bars are a lifesaver when I'm short on time. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Archana Baidya
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I love that these bars are made with wholesome ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family.


Mohammad Shijan
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I made these bars for my breakfast and they were the perfect way to start my day.


Ogundare Saheed
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These bars are the perfect grab-and-go snack. They're easy to pack and they'll keep you going all day long.


Mashal khan Khan mkk
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The apricot-almond combination is divine. These bars are sure to be a hit at your next party.


Mercy Edna
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Md. Nishat
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover apricots.


Kemar Sangster
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack. They're packed with nutrients and they taste amazing.


Haley Carroll
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I made these bars gluten-free by using almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. They turned out great!


Kn Kebabonye
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These bars are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling the dough into balls.


Scorpion 007
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I added a bit of cinnamon to the batter and it gave the bars a warm, autumnal flavor.


Md Towshif
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I used dried apricots instead of fresh and they worked great! The bars were still chewy and flavorful.


Anwar Ali
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Apricot Almond Energy Bars are a delicious and easy snack. I made them for a hiking trip and they were the perfect energy boost.