Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bars

Heather in Barrie's Note:

This recipe is from Kelly, the leader of one of the stationary cycling classes at our local Y.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

• 3 cups Rice Krispies
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup dried fruit (I used a combination of raisins and dried cranberries)
• 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup cocoa

Directions:

1. Combine cereal, oats, dried fruit, peanuts and flax seed in a large greased (or sprayed) bowl.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, peanut butter and honey over medium heat. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa.
3. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated.
4. Press into a greased (or sprayed) 9x13 pan. Chill before cutting.