Almond-Honey Power Bars

Almond-Honey Power Bars (Adapted from Eating Well)

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 cup unsweetened whole-grain puffed cereal
1/3 cup chopped golden raisins
1/3 cup chopped pitted dates
1/3 cup currants
1 tablespoon milled flaxseeds
1/4 cup natural almond butter
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

On a rimmed baking sheet, spread oats almonds, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds in an even layer. Place into the oven and bake, tossing ingredients halfway through, until lightly toasted, about 8 to 10 minutes. Scoop mixture into a large bowl - add puffed cereal, raisins, dates, currants and milled flaxseeds, tossing well to combine.

In a small saucepan, add almond butter, honey, sugar, cinnamon and salt - heat over medium-low, stirring, until the mixture begins to bubble lightly, about 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Immediately pour mixture over the dry ingredients and mix together until well combined.

Scoop mixture into an 8" x 8" square baking pan coated with nonstick spray - firmly press mixture down with a spatula or greased hands to form an even layer. Set aside and allow mixture to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Makes about 8 to 10 bars.

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