AERO Chocolate Granola Bars
Preparation: 15 min
A hearty and delicious snack for the busy family on-the-go!
You will need:
| 4 |
(42 g) AERO bars |
4 |
| 1 1/2 cups |
each puffed rice cereal and quick oats |
375 ml |
| 1/2 cup |
flaked coconut |
125 ml |
| 1/3 cups |
shelled sunflower seeds |
75 ml |
| 1/2 cup |
honey |
125 ml |
| 1/4 cup |
butter |
50 ml |
| 1/3 cup |
peanut butter |
75 ml |
Tools Required:
13 x 9 inch (3.5 L) baking pan, saucepan
Step 1:
Coat baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine chocolate, cereal, oats, coconut, and sunflower seeds in large bowl.
Step 2:
Heat honey and butter in small, uncovered saucepan until mixture just comes to a boil; reduce heat. Boil gently for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted and well combined.
Step 3:
Pour peanut butter mixture over chocolate mixture in bowl. Stir well to combine (chocolate will melt). Firmly press mixture into prepared baking pan with a spatula or back of a spoon. Cover; refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars. Store in a covered container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Makes 32 bars
Nutrients per serving: about 100 calories, 2 g protein, 5 g fat, 12 g carbohydrate
Nestlé Kitchens Tip: To increase amount of omega 3 fats, try adding ¼ cup ground flax seed.
