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Easy Energy Bars


Smart Balance Pick

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Smart Balance

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Description: 

Easy Energy Bars for on-the-go nutrition the whole family will love.


Difficulty: Easy

Course: Snack

Main Ingredient: Other

Smart Balance Product: 
Smart Balance® Rich Roast Chunky Peanut Butter

Ingredients: 

1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon Smart Balance® Milk
1/3 cup Smart Balance® Rich Roast Peanut Butter (creamy or chunky)
1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
1 tablespoon Smart Balance® Buttery Spread Original
2 cups high protein, multigrain cluster cereal, crushed
¼ cup dried blueberries
¼ cup dark chocolate chips, melted (optional)


Prep Time: 

10 minutes


Cook Time: 

see recipe


Yield/Notes: 

Yield: Six 4-inch bars.
Nutrition
Per 1-bar serving: 122 calories, 5g fat, 0.9g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0.8g polyunsaturated fat, 3.2g monounsaturated fat, 139mg Omega-3 fatty acids, 646mg Omega-6 fatty acids, 0mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 4g protein.

With Chocolate…Per 1-bar serving: 146 calories, 6g fat, 1.8g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0.8g polyunsaturated fat, 3.3g monounsaturated fat, 139mg Omega-3 fatty acids, 646 mg Omega-6 fatty acids, 0 mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 4g protein.

STEP 1:

  

Line the bottom of an 8-inch square pan with wax paper.

STEP 2:

  

In a small bowl, mix dry milk powder with milk to moisten.

STEP 3:

  

Place the Smart Balance peanut butter, marshmallows and Smart Balance buttery spread in a medium to large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until mixture is melted and smooth.

STEP 4:

  

Stir in milk mixture. Add crushed cereal and blueberries to peanut butter mixture and stir until evenly mixed.

STEP 5:

  

Transfer mixture to prepared pan.

STEP 6:

  

Use a flat-bottom container or a glass to firmly and evenly press mixture into pan. Cool completely.

STEP 7:

  

When completely cooled, invert pan onto a cutting board, allowing pressed mixture to fall onto board. Discard wax paper.

STEP 8:

  

Cut square pressed mixture in half, then cut each half into six (4-inch) bars. If desired, drizzle melted chocolate over bars and cool completely. Store in an airtight container.