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    High Energy Bars with Dried Cranberries

    By | Shine Food – Fri, Aug 17, 2012 12:14 PM EDT

    By GalTime's Recipe Superstar, Camilla Saulsbury

    Homemade Energy BarsHomemade Energy BarsINGREDIENTS:

    4 cups wheat and barley nugget cereal (e.g., Grape Nuts)

    1 cup dried cranberries (or dried fruit of your choice)

    1 cup peanut butter

    1 cup honey

    2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar

    Related: Cranberry Cornmeal Cookies

    Lightly spray a 13x9-inch baking pan, or line pan with foil.

    Mix the cereal and fruit in a large bowl.

    Mix the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a gentle boil. Pour mixture over cereal and fruit, stirring until well-blended.

    Transfer entire mixture to prepared pan. With a large square of wax paper, press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Chill for 1 hour to set. Cut into 30 bars. Wrap bars in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container. Makes 30 bars.

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