Rice cereal energy bars, a delectable and wholesome treat, provide a quick and nutritious boost of energy to kickstart your day or refuel after an intense workout. Crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients like rice cereal, honey, peanut butter, and dried fruits, these energy bars are a convenient and portable snack option that can be enjoyed on the go. Whether you're an avid hiker seeking a quick bite to sustain you on your outdoor adventure or a busy professional looking for a nutritious snack to power you through the day, rice cereal energy bars offer a satisfying and energizing solution.
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RICE CEREAL ENERGY BARS
We bike and hike several times a week and take these bars with us for a tasty boost of carbs and protein. Wrapped individually and frozen, they are easy to stuff in a pack on your way out the door.
Provided by JANOWA
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the sesame seeds and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring until fragrant and toasted. Salt lightly, and set aside to cool.
- Combine the dates, raisins, apricots, cherries, chocolate chips and the toasted seeds in the container of a food processor. Pulse to chop until small but not pasty. Transfer to a large bowl, and mix with oats and crisp rice cereal.
- In a small glass bowl, mix together the corn syrup, sugar and peanut butter. Heat in the microwave until bubbly. Stir in the powdered milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the bowl of cereal and goodies, and mix with a wooden spoon until everything is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into a greased 10x15 inch jellyroll pan using wet hands. Cut into squares, and allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 171.3 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
RICE CEREAL ENERGY BARS
We bike and hike several times a week and take these bars with us for a tasty boost of carbs and protein. Wrapped individually and frozen, they are easy to stuff in a pack on your way out the door.
Provided by Seejayo
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 10m
Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the sesame seeds and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring until fragrant and toasted. Salt lightly, and set aside to cool.
- Combine the dates, raisins, apricots, cherries, chocolate chips and the toasted seeds in the container of a food processor. Pulse to chop until small but not pasty. Transfer to a large bowl, and mix with oats and crisp rice cereal.
- In a small glass bowl, mix together the corn syrup, sugar and peanut butter. Heat in the microwave until bubbly. Stir in the powdered milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the bowl of cereal and goodies, and mix with a wooden spoon until everything is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into a greased 10x15 inch jellyroll pan using wet hands. Cut into squares, and allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
RICE CEREAL ENERGY BARS
this is not my recipe its a good one from one of my cooking magazines thought id share.
Provided by Wallace Hale
Categories Other Snacks
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Combine sesame seeds and sunflower seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat. cook, stirring until fragrant and toasted. salt lightly and set aside to cool.
- 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 with oats and crisp rice cereal.
- 3. in a small glass bowl, mix together corn syrup and sugar, and peanut butter. heat in microwave till bubbly. stir in powdered milk, vanilla, and almond extract. pour peanut butter mixture over bowl of cereal and goodies, and mix with a wooden spoon until everything is evenly coated.
- 4. press mixture into a greased 10x15-inch jellyroll pan using wet hands. cut into squares before removing from pan serve
Tips:
- To make the rice cereal energy bars, you will need the following ingredients: 1 cup puffed rice cereal, 1 cup old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, and 1/4 cup dried fruit.
- Start by mixing the puffed rice cereal and oats in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Add the peanut butter mixture to the cereal mixture and stir until well combined.
- Add the chopped nuts and dried fruit, and stir until evenly distributed.
- Press the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
- To make the quinoa energy bars, you can use white, red, or black quinoa.
- Make sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking.
- Use whatever nuts and seeds you like in your energy bars.
- You can also add other ingredients to your energy bars, such as chocolate chips, dried fruit, or protein powder.
- Be creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients.
Conclusion:
Rice cereal and quinoa energy bars are a healthy and delicious snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are packed with nutrients and energy, and they are also a good source of fiber. These energy bars are perfect for a quick breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a healthy dessert. They are also a great way to use up leftover rice or quinoa. With so many different recipes and variations to choose from, you are sure to find an energy bar that you love.
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