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Trail Mix Bars -




Source of Recipe


Better Homes and Gardens®. Copyright 2002.


Recipe Introduction


These chewy bars, chock-full of goodies, make a great snack for snow bunnies.

16 Servings


1 1/4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 cup packaged biscuit mix
1/3 cup dried cherries or raisins
1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds
1 large slightly beaten egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Layer in a 1-quart glass jar or canister the following ingredients: oats, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, chocolate pieces, biscuit mix, cherries or raisins, and sunflower seeds. Tap jar gently on the counter to settle each layer before adding the next one. Cover jar store at room temperature up to 1 month. Or, attach baking directions and give as a gift.

2. Baking directions: Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Empty contents of jar into a large bowl. Add egg, milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir until combined. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 16.

1 serving equals: Calories 166; Fat 7g (Saturated 2g); Cholesterol 13mg; Sodium 54mg; Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 3g