Snack

Nut-Free Chewy Granola Bars is for Snack.

Nut-Free Chewy Granola Bars takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Nut-Free Chewy Granola Bars takes several minutes to cook.

Nut-Free Chewy Granola Bars makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Nut-Free Chewy Granola Bars are:

2 cups oats
1 cup sunflower seeds
2 cups crisped rice or puffed brown rice cereal
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup agave syrup
1 cup mini marshmallows
4 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. vanilla
pinch salt
1/2 cup dried chopped mango
1/3-1/2 cup dried chopped cherries

Here is how you make Nut-Free Chewy Granola Bars:

Makes 16 bars Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toast oats and sunflower seeds for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.In the meantime, prepare an oblong glass baking dish (11 x 13) and line with parchment paper that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.In large saucepan, stir together brown sugar, honey, agave, vanilla, marshmallows and salt over medium heat until blended smoothly. When grains and seeds are done, add those plus the rice cereal and dried fruit to the pot and continue to stir over very low heat until the entire mixture is thoroughly blended.Pour mixture onto parchment paper in baking dish. Top with another sheet of parchment paper and press firmly until mixture is completely condensed. It should be very firm to the touch.Let cool for 2-3 hours. Cut into 16 pieces, wrap individually and enjoy!Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KMACPHERSON.

The nutritional information for Nut-Free Chewy Granola Bars is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 218.2

• Total Fat: 9.5 g
• Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
• Sodium: 95.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
• Protein: 4.2 g