Raisin Energy Bars
(from staceydan’s recipe box)
Nutrients per Serving (1 piece): Calories 40; Protein 1g; Fat 1g (Sat. Fat 0g); Carbohydrate 7g; Dietary Fiber .5g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 15mg
Categories: Dessert
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites (or 2 whole eggs)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2/3 cups plain no added fat or low fat granola (see note below)
- 1 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins
- 3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
- 3 tablespoons raw sunflower kernels
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
Directions
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In a large bowl, BEAT egg whites and sugar with whisk until smooth.
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BEAT in oil, cinnamon and extract.
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STIR in remaining ingredients; blend well.
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Generously COAT 13 × 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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TURN raisin mixture into pan; pat to even layer.
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BAKE at 300 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan. Loosen edges with spatula and invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
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CUT into 4 dozen bite-sized pieces.
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STORE in an airtight container or pack in small plastic bags for on-the-go snacking.
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- If granola is in large clusters, place in plastic bag and crush with rolling pin before measuring.
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Snack Mix: Combine Raisin Snacks with one or more of the following: Sun-Maid Dried Apricots or Dried Apples, roasted almonds, peanuts or cashews, banana chips.