Power Crunch Bars Recipes

POWER CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10-inch shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
• Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Remove all un-popped kernels; set aside.
• Combine brown sugar and margarine in large bowl using electric mixer on high speed. Add water and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour mixture; blend well. Reduce speed to low and add cranberries.
• Cover hands with plastic gloves or sandwich-size plastic bags. Incorporate popped corn into cookie dough. Spread mixture in pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool before cutting into 24 bars. Store in tightly sealed container.

ULTIMATE POWER BAR

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first eleven ingredients.
• Stir in peanut butter, honey and melted butter.
• Press mixture firmly into foil-lined 9x13 inch pan.
• Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven; sprinkle chocolate chips over bars.
• Return to oven until chocolate is softened (about 2 minutes).
• Spread chocolate evenly over bars. Cool slightly.
• Refrigerate until firm (about 2 hours)
• Cut into bars; wrap individually; store in refrigerator.