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runnride
10-25-2008, 09:43 AM
Here is a recipe that was in the latest issue of RW. I was looking for a something to eat instead of prepackaged granola bars.

Coconut-Almond Bars

2 c. rolled oats
1 c. unsweetened coconut

1/2 c. raisins, dates, or craisins
1/2 c. sesame seeds
1/2 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. raw almonds
1/2 c. cashews

Mix together. then microwave for 1 min 1 c. Honey, 1 1/2 c. natural peanut butter, and 1 tsp of vanilla. Mix with the dry ingredients and press in 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 15 min.

The make 12 bars but cut them into 24, They are chewy and filling.

I cut them and wrapped them in plastic wrap and have in the fridge.
SpinBob
10-25-2008, 11:08 AM
Kathy,
Was the nutritional breakdown listed in the article?
NJspin
10-25-2008, 11:56 AM
With all those good things in it WHO needs to know how bad they are for you Bob! (I know.. WW Points :p) Was the nutritional breakdown listed in the article?
Todd S
10-25-2008, 11:59 AM
Kathy,
Was the nutritional breakdown listed in the article?

See attached for the whole batch.
SpinBob
10-25-2008, 03:58 PM
With all those good things in it WHO needs to know how bad they are for you Bob! (I know.. WW Points :p)I can't always eat a skillet breakfast

See attached for the whole batch.Thanks Todd, I'll assume that for the entire recipe...
Todd S
10-25-2008, 05:21 PM
Thanks Todd, I'll assume that for the entire recipe...

Yup.
runnride
10-26-2008, 10:12 AM
Thanks Todd.

I started to try and figure it out but gave up. Very close to the nutrition content of a Cliff bar. This should not be confused as a substitute for a handfull of pretzels as a snack.

Runners Worlds reasoning: "How Come: This recipe for energy bars, adapted from The Bakery in New Paltz, New York, has powered runners, bikers, and climbers for nearly 30 years. The dates and honey provide quick carbs, while the nuts are high in healthy fats, which help sustain energy levels. "People doing the fat-free thing often find they're hungry all the time," says Cooke. The oats keep cholesterol in check, and research shows "the fiber in oats may offset the risk of upper-respiratory infections, which are common in runners," says Dikos."