By: Co+op Total Time:  75 minutes; 15 minutes active Servings: 16

Get the kids into the kitchen with this easy, no-bake treat. Using a “plain” granola, like honey-oat, will let the additions of pumpkin seeds and raisins shine.

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups plain granola
• 1/2  cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), raw
• 1/2 cup raisins, or other dried fruit
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth

Preparation

1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly oil it. Reserve.
2. In a medium saucepan, place the pumpkin seeds. Over a burner set to medium-high heat, swirl the pan until the pumpkin seeds start to pop and smell toasty. Dump the seeds in a large bowl and add the granola and raisins. Toss to mix.
3. In the same pan, combine the honey and brown sugar and place over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add the vanilla, salt and peanut butter and stir until smooth. Pour over the granola mixture and use a wooden spoon to toss and stir until well-coated.
4. Scrape into the prepared pan and press flat. Rub a little oil on your palms so you can use them to press the mixture flat without it sticking.
5. Let cool or refrigerate for at least an hour.
6. Invert the pan on a cutting board and peel off the paper. Use a knife to cut 4-by-4 to make 16 squares.

Nutritional Information

130 calories, 6 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 110 mg. sodium, 19 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 3 g. protein

Tags: breakfast and brunch, budget, cookies and bars, dairy free, dessert, diy, honey, kid friendly, low sodium, peanut butter, picnic, quick and easy, raisins, snacks, vegetarian

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