Apricot-Almond Energy Bars

Apricot-Almond Energy Bars
Apricot-Almond Energy Bars is a vegetarian hor d'oeuvre. One serving contains 118 calories, 2g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe serves 16. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have apricots, corn syrup, raisin cereal, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes.

Instructions

1
Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, apricots and almonds; set aside
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In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat butter, corn syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
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Remove from heat. Stir in cereal mixture until coated.
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Spread cereal mixture in pan. Using sheet of waxed paper, press mixture firmly in pan. Cool 30 minutes.
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For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 1 week.
DifficultyHard
Ready In55 m.
Servings16
Health Score2
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