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TRAIL MIX ENERGY BITES

Course Snacks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole grain crispy puffed rice cereal or old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy natural
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips dark or semisweet
  • 1/2 cup peanuts or almonds
  • 1/2 cup pretzels chopped
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1 tbs. chia seeds (optional)

Instructions

  • Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. (This step is important -- it makes the mixture easier to shape.)
  • Remove and shape into small 1-inch balls, or press into the bottom of a parchment-lined baking pan to make granola bars.
  • Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
  • **It is not essential that these be refrigerated, but it helps the balls to keep their shape.