How to Make Rice Cereal Energy Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever needed a quick, on-the-go snack that will give you a boost of energy without weighing you down? Look no further than these homemade Rice Cereal Energy Bars! Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout refueling, or a mid-day pick-me-up, these bars are easy to make and pack a powerful punch of nutrition and flavor. With a crispy rice cereal base and added nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, these bars are not only delicious, but also provide a satisfying crunch that will keep you coming ba...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup chopped dates
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup dried apricots
  • ½ cup dried cherries
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 7 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 bars

  • 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

    324 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 341mg