Chocolate Chip Clif Bar Recipe Hack

Submitted by patriciamercer84

"Sweet, chewy, a little crisp and packed with flavor. These are sweetened with brown rice syrup, do not include any sugar, and are gluten-free. These make an awesome snack, and are a perfect substitution for breakfast or lunch if you’re running late or on the go."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 12 bars
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 cup dates (pitted)
• 1 1⁄4 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄3 cup brown rice syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

directions

1. Spray an 8 x 8-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
2. Place the dates in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
3. Combine the pureed dates with the rice cereal, oats, peanuts, flaxseed, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
4. Combine the peanut butter and brown rice syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and completely blended.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
7. Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
8. Turn the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly to pack the mixture into the pan.
9. Let the mixture sit until completely cool and set, at least 1 hour.
10. Cut into bars and wrap individually in plastic wrap.
11. Store in the refrigerator.

Reviews

[mitzydillman]

These are great. I have used honey instead of the brown rice syrup. I keep them freezer and they are a great snack!