Golden Granola Bars
- Ingredients:11
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:460
Golden Granola Bars
- Ingredients:11
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:460
Two cereals join cranberries and pecans in a crunchy, chewy peanut butter-marshmallow snack bar.
Ingredient
Cereal Mixture
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Valley™ Granola - Oats 'n Honey Bulkpak Cereal (27111) | 3 lb 2.00 oz | 1 bag |
| Golden Grahams™ Bulkpak Cereal (11989) | 2 lb 11.50 oz | 1 bag |
| Dried cranberries | 10 oz | 2 cups |
| Pecans, chopped | 8 oz | 2 cups |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 6 oz | 1 cup |
| Shredded coconut | 4 oz | 1 cup |
| Sunflower seeds, roasted | 5 oz | 1 cup |
Syrup Mixture
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Light corn syrup | 3 lb | 4 cups |
| Brown sugar, packed | 1 lb 5.00 oz | 3 cups |
| Peanut butter, creamy | 3 lb | 5 1/4 cups |
| Miniature marshmallows | 2 lb | 18 cups |
Instructions
- Step 1
Spray large mixing bowl with cooking spray.
Add both cereals, cranberries, pecans, chocolate chips, coconut and sunflower nuts to mixing bowl. Set aside.
Heat corn syrup, brown sugar, peanut butter and marshmallows in heavy-bottom large saucepan over medium heat until marshmallows have melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
Pour syrup mixture over cereal mixture and mix well to coat.
Press mixture evenly into greased full sheet pan (place a piece of parchment paper on top of the mixture and press with rolling pin to assist).
Cool at room temperature approx. 1 hour before portioning.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories460
- Total Fat18g
- Protein8g
- Total Carbohydrate66g
- Sugars40g
Servings: 64
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 460
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4&½g | 21% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 13% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 40g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 8g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 10% |
| 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 2,
- 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 0,
- Fat 3&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice4&½
