Banana Nut Protein Granola Bars
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:410
Banana Nut Protein Granola Bars
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:410
Fuel your day with these protein-packed granola bars, combining Nature Valley™ Protein Granola, Honey Nut Cheerios™, banana chips, creamy peanut butter, and a light chocolate drizzle.
Ingredient
Cereal Mixture
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Nut Cheerios™ Cereal Bulkpak (11988) | 1 lb 4.00 oz | 16 cups |
| Nature Valley™ Granola Cereal Protein Oats 'n Honey (23336) | 3 lb 2.00 oz | 1 bag |
| Dried banana chips, sweetened, chopped | 1 lb 4.00 oz | 8 cups |
Syrup Mixture
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Butter, unsalted | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Peanut butter, creamy | 2 lb 4.00 oz | 4 1/2 cups |
| Light corn syrup | 2 lb | 2 2/3 cups |
| Miniature marshmallows | 2 lb 4.00 oz | 22 1/2 cups |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal™ Icing Ready-to-Spread Chocolate Fudge (11215) | 5 oz | 1/2 cup |
Instructions
- Cereal Mixture
Spray large mixing bowl with cooking spray.
Add both cereals and banana chips to mixing bowl and combine fully; set aside.
- Syrup Mixture
Melt butter in heavy-bottom large saucepan over medium heat; whisk in peanut butter and corn syrup.
Add marshmallows and stir constantly until mixture is fully melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
- Assembly
Pour Syrup Mixture over Cereal Mixture and mix well to coat.
Press mixture evenly into greased and parchment-lined full sheet pan; cool at room temperature at least 1 hour.
Melt icing in microwavable bowl, stirring often until pourable; drizzle over bars.
Let cool 15-30 minutes then portion for service.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories410
- Total Fat17g
- Protein9g
- Total Carbohydrate56g
- Sugars28g
Servings: 64
Serving Size: 1 -2x3-inch bar
Amount Per Serving Calories : 410
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 31% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 15% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 28g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 2&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 1,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice4
