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zxcvbob
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On 12/17/2004, zxcvbob wrote:
> Do you think this would work?
>
> Most loose granola is very high in fat; some off-brand of granola bars
> that I tried was full of hydrogenated fats (it even tasted greasy.) We
> like Nature Valley granola bars, but they are kinda expensive. They are
> a little high in sugar, but that's not all *that* bad.
>
> I should be able to make something similar by making Rice Krispie Treats
> substituting rolled oats for about 2/3 of the crisp rice cereal. Then
> add a bunch of almonds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, raisins, and
> toasted wheat germ. I think it might work.
>
> Should I toast the oats, or just use them straight from the box?
> Has anyone tried this before? Did it suck?
>
> Thanks, regards,
> Bob
Well, I tried it today, and it was a success. DD really liked the
sunflower seeds in it. Next time, it needs more dried fruit, and maybe
some wheat germ or grated coconut. And I might toast the almonds when I
toast the oats. I think you could use butter and real vanilla without
ruining them
Bob's Fruit and Nut Bars
1/4 cup margarine
30 to 32 large marshmallows (half a bag)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (I used imitation)
1 cup almond kernals
1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower kernals
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup raisins
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3 cups crispy rice cereal
Toast the oats in a 300 degree oven for about 20 or 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the margarine in the microwave in a very large bowl.
Add the marshmallows and toss to coat with the melted margarine. Zap
for about a minute to melt the marshmallows (they will puff up really
big), add the vanilla, and stir them down. Stir in the fruit and nuts.
Stir in the [still hot] rolled oats. Lastly, add the rice. Mix
thoroughly. Press into a glass 13x9" lasagna pan and let it cool until
set and no longer sticky. Cut into bars.
Best regards,
Bob
> Do you think this would work?
>
> Most loose granola is very high in fat; some off-brand of granola bars
> that I tried was full of hydrogenated fats (it even tasted greasy.) We
> like Nature Valley granola bars, but they are kinda expensive. They are
> a little high in sugar, but that's not all *that* bad.
>
> I should be able to make something similar by making Rice Krispie Treats
> substituting rolled oats for about 2/3 of the crisp rice cereal. Then
> add a bunch of almonds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, raisins, and
> toasted wheat germ. I think it might work.
>
> Should I toast the oats, or just use them straight from the box?
> Has anyone tried this before? Did it suck?
>
> Thanks, regards,
> Bob
Well, I tried it today, and it was a success. DD really liked the
sunflower seeds in it. Next time, it needs more dried fruit, and maybe
some wheat germ or grated coconut. And I might toast the almonds when I
toast the oats. I think you could use butter and real vanilla without
ruining them
Bob's Fruit and Nut Bars
1/4 cup margarine
30 to 32 large marshmallows (half a bag)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (I used imitation)
1 cup almond kernals
1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower kernals
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup raisins
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3 cups crispy rice cereal
Toast the oats in a 300 degree oven for about 20 or 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the margarine in the microwave in a very large bowl.
Add the marshmallows and toss to coat with the melted margarine. Zap
for about a minute to melt the marshmallows (they will puff up really
big), add the vanilla, and stir them down. Stir in the fruit and nuts.
Stir in the [still hot] rolled oats. Lastly, add the rice. Mix
thoroughly. Press into a glass 13x9" lasagna pan and let it cool until
set and no longer sticky. Cut into bars.
Best regards,
Bob