Cherry Almond Energy Bars
Posted by Team Malt-O-Meal on September 29th 2009 in Desserts, Recipes, State Fair Recipes 2009, Uncategorized
Make it with Malt-O-Meal Recipe Contest Winner Danielle Gordanier of St. Paul entered this 1st Place WINNER in the 2009 Minnesota State Fair!
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 2/3 cup honey
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chunky almond butter
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup mixed fruit bits
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 7 cups Malt-O-Meal Honey & Oat Blenders with Almonds
Instructions
Combine dates, honey, brown sugar, almond butter, and orange juice. Add cherries, raisins, dried fruit bits, pepitas, and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Fold in cereal. Press into a lightly oiled 9×13” pan. Sprinkle with flaxseed. Cut into squares. Wrap in foil and save for your next nature hike or trail run. Can be frozen for up to a month.
