Gooseberry and Almond Bars with Cheerios

February 09, 2015

If you love a crunchy breakfast that’s also healthy and gives you plenty of energy while tasting just like a piece of heaven, these gooseberry almond bars are perfect for you. They’re fast and easy, it literally takes 10 minutes to make and you probably have everything you need for them in your pantry right now.

3 cups Cheerios+Ancient Grains

3 cups Original Cheerios (for added crunchiness)
1/2 dried gooseberries
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cups peanut butter (make sure you use the recommended quantity or your bars will get soft. I don't particularly enjoy peanut butter and so I used only 1/2; the results weren't as expected)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Line a rimmed 12x16 inch baking tray/sheet with wax paper and set aside. Toss together the Cheerios, dried cherries, gooseberries, almonds and pumpkin seeds, in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, mix honey...
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Nutritions

Calories
251

Sodium
146mg
6% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
24g
8% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV