Almond-Honey Power Bar
1 C. Old fashioned rolled oats
1/4 C. slivered almonds
1/4 c. sunflower seeds
1 T. flaxseed, preferably golden
1 T. Sesame seeds
1 C. unsweetened whole-grain puffed cereal
1/3 c. currants
1/3 c. chopped dried appricots
1/3 c. chopped golden raisins
1/4 c. cream almond butter
1/4 c. turbinado sugar
1/4 c. honey
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8 inch sq. pan with cooking spray. Spread oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, and sesame seeds on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the oats are lightly toasted and nuts are fragrant, shaking pan halfway through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add cereal, currants, appricots, and raisins; toss to combine. Combine almond butter, sugar, honey, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over med-low, stirring frequently, until the mixture bubbles lightly, 2 to 5 minutes. Immediately pour the almond butter mixture over te dry ingredients and mix with a spoon until no dry spots remain. Transfer to the prepared pan. Lightly coat your hands with cooking spray and press the mixture down firmly to make an even layer. (wait until mixture cools slightly if necessary). Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes; cut into 8 bars.
Per serving: 244 calories, 10 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 5 g mono fat, 5 g protein, 3 g fiber, 74 mg sodium, 313 mg potassium
