Chewy Granola Snack Bars

Chewy Granola Snack Bars

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Dried fruit such as apricots can be substituted

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter or margarine
• 4 cups (1 L) miniature marshmallow
• 1 cup (250 mL) rolled oat
• 1 cup (250 mL) crushed graham cracker
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins, chopped*
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) raw sunflower seeds, shelled
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsweetened fine coconut

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, over low heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows, cook, stirring constantly until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.  Remove from heat.
2. Stir in oats, graham crumbs, flaxseed, raisins, sunflower seeds and coconut until thoroughly coated.
3. Press into a greased 8 X 8 inch (20 X 20 cm) pan with greased fingers. Let cool. Cut into 8 rows lengthwise and 2 crosswise.

Yield:   16 bars.

Serving Size:  1 bar. Each serving contains 1/2 Tbsp (7 mL) flaxseed