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Peanut Butter−Coconut−Raisin Granola Bars

1−1/3 cups rolled oats
2/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup bran flakes
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut
3 tablespoons chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9−inch square pan with vegetable spray.

 

Put rolled oats, raisins, bran flakes, coconut, chocolate chips, pecans, and baking soda in bowl. Combine until well mixed.

In small saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, brown sugar, margarine, honey and vanilla over medium heat for approximately 30 seconds or just until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth. Pour over dry ingredients and stir to combine. Press into prepared pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Yield: 25 bars

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 bar):
Calories: 97, Fat: 5 g, Carbohydrate: 13 g, Fiber: 1 g,
Protein: 2 g, Sodium: 77 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

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