Homemade Honey Energy Bars

Stop Going to the store and buying those processed prepacked energy or whatever bars; make them at home. They are easy and great. They are also great for you. They contain about 1.7 grams of Fiber and 7 grams of fat. Only 164 Calories as well. Best of all this recipe will make about 12 bars depending on the size you cut them. That is a WHOLE LOT CHEAPER THAN THE STORE. Well I'm off my soap box and ready to arm you with this splendid recipe.


Things You Will Need

1 Cup Crushed Corn Flakes, Bran Flakes, Rice Krispies, or Special K Cereal
1/4 Cup Raw or Toasted Hulled Sunflower Seeds
1/2 Cup Sesame Seeds, Toasted
1/4 Cup Sliced or Slivered Almonds, toasted (preferably not salted)
2 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed
Cooking Spray
1/2 Cup Honey

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except honey in a medium bowl that has been sprayed with nonstick spay.
2. Bring Honey to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 8 minutes, until the honey reaches 275 degrees F. (soft-Crack stage) on a candy thermometer. If you don't have one, pour a little of the hot syrup into ice water- it should separate into hard but pliable threads that bend slightly before breaking.
3. Pour over cereal mixture and quickly stir to coat evenly. Press into an 8-by8 inch pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray and lined with wax paper for easy clean up (tip otherwise its a mess to clean). Cool completely and cut bars.


Tips/Tricks
Have fun with this one I enjoy it. I like honey but prefer Agava Nectar so next time I make them I will be switching the honey for Agava I will update you and let you know how it turns out.