Saturday, September 5, 2009

DARK CHOCOLATE GRANOLA BARS


A chocolately, chewy, nutty indulgence and boost your heart health.


Ingredients:

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup maple syrup

¼ cup honey

2 tbsp. reduced-fat peanut butter

1 egg white

1 tbsp. fat-free evaporated milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup whole wheat flour

½ tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. ground allspice

2 cups old-fashioned oats

1 ½ cups crisp rice cereal

1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

¼ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup chopped walnuts


Procedure:

  1. Combine first 7 ingredients.
  2. Combine next 4 ingredients; add to sugar mixture.

  3. Add remaining ingredients.

  4. Press into 13-inch x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  5. Bake at 350 °C for 18- 20 minutes.
  6. Score surface with shallow cuts to make bars. Cool on wire rack.