Crunchy Peanut Butter Chip Bars

These are REALLY good (even though they are NOT chocolate !!!!).  They don't have a strong peanut butter taste.  I like the crunch of the peanuts and the pumpkin seeds along with the combination of cranberries and raisins.  These are a firm bar and hold together nice.

These were adapted from Anne's Peanut Butter Granola Bars.

Ingredients:

1 cup Quaker old fashioned oats
1 cup rice crispy cereal
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut  (I use Bob's Red Mill)
1/4 cup Ground Flaxseed
1/2 cup raw peanuts 
1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
1/4 cup dried cranberries 
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup brown rice syrup
3/4 cup natural peanut butter 
1 mashed banana

Directions:
Mix everything together in a bowl. 

Press into an 8x8 pan and store in fridge.  Each day these bars tend to get more flavorful.

Estimated Nutritional Value per bar based on 16 bars:  Calories 230, Total Fat 13.8g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 84mg, Carbs 22.3g, Fiber 3.5g, Sugars 11.4g, Protein 7.5g


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