Get Up And Go Bars Recipes

'GET UP & GO' BARS

Steps:

• Line a 9" x 13" baking dish with foil and coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
• (I just use parchment paper, ungreased).
• In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter over medium-high heat.
• Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add the remaining ingredients; mix well then spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• Let cool then cut into bars and serve, or cover until ready to serve.

BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

GRANOLA-TO-GO BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Combine oats and almonds in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, combine egg, butter, honey and vanilla. Stir in sunflower kernels, coconut, apples, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in oat mixture., Firmly press into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 13-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

GET-UP-AND-GO GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, brown sugar and flax. In a microwave-safe dish, whisk oil, honey, maple syrup, pie spice and salt. Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds or until heated through, stirring once. Stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; toss to coat., Spread evenly in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 30-40 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in cranberries and raisins. Store in an airtight container.

GET UP AND GO

Steps:

• In a blender, combine coffee, milk, Kahlua, Frangelico, vodka and ice and blend until smooth. Pour into 6 frozen glasses and garnish with whipped cream and mint sprigs.