Appetizer for 16
No-Bake Energy Bars
$0.94for 410 minServes 16
Oats, coconut, seeds, cherries, and nut butter press into chewy no-bake bars sweetened with maple syrup.
Photo: hummusapien.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Oats, 6 oz$0.10/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Shredded coconut, 1 oz$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins, 1.75 oz$0.45/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.75Typical price |
 | Peanut butter, 9 oz$0.14/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.26Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.77 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
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- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetAppetizersSnacksNo-cookBack to schoolSummer
$0.24 per serving$0.94 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup seeds
- 1/3 cup tart dried cherries
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup nut butter
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- optional add-in ideas: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Steps
- Lightly oil an 8-inch square pan.
- Stir oats, coconut, seeds, dried cherries, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Mix nut butter, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, adding chocolate chips if using, then press firmly into the pan.
- Chill for 10 minutes, then cut into 16 bars.
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