Apricot-Walnut Cereal Bars

This is a healthy and nutrient recipe, apricot and tofu, they both have a lot of protein, these protein should be a very good start for your whole day.

70 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 60 minutes

306 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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3	cups	oats	old-fashioned rolled
1/2	cup	walnuts	chopped, about 2 ounces
3	cups	cereal	unsweetened puffed-grain, such as Kashi
2	cups	apricots, dried	chopped
1/4	cup	flour, all-purpose
1/2	teaspoon	salt
12	ounces	silken tofu	drained (about 1 1/3 cups)
1	large	egg
1/2	cup	canola oil
1	cup	honey
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
2	tablespoons	lemon zest	freshly grated

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Coat a large (15 1/4-by-10 1/4-inch) jellyroll-style pan with cooking spray.

Spread oats and walnuts on a baking sheet with sides.

Bake until fragrant and light golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

Transfer to a large bowl and add puffed cereal, dried apricots, flour and salt; stir to combine.

Meanwhile, puree tofu, egg, oil, honey, vanilla and lemon zest in a food processor or blender until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Make a well in the center of the oat mixture; fold in the tofu mixture until combined.

Spread evenly in the prepared pan.

Bake until firm in the center and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars with a sharp knife.

Serving Size 94g

Amount per Serving

Calories 306 36% of calories from fat