Monday, June 16, 2014
Makes 8 Bars
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp honey or golden syrup
7 Tbsp quick-cooking oats
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup Cheerios
3 Tbsp raisins
3 Tbsp peanuts or pumpkin seeds
4 Tbsp dried cranberries or chocolate chips
3 Tbsp sunflower seeds
¼ tsp salt
1) Preheat oven to 325F and line an 8 X 8 pan with parchment paper and grease lightly. Set aside
2) Put butter and honey in a small pan over low heat and stir occasionally until the butter melts. Set aside to cool.
3) Place remaining ingredients in large bowl and stir. Add the cooled butter mixture and stir very well. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly. Back for 25-30 minutes until the center is slightly firm to the touch.
4) Remove from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes. Cut into bars with a sharp knife and allow bars to completely cool before lifting them from the pan. Store in an airtight container.
Exchanges: 2 fats; 3½ fruits; 1¼ starch