Cereal Bars

These cereal bars are a great choice for breakfast or as a guilt-free snack.  They are healthy and nutritious.  For breakfast I usually have them with some yogurt.  They are crunchy and yummy!

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup quick cooking oats
• 1/2 Cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup dry prunes (pitted)
• 1/4 cup dry cranberries
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup honey (optional)

Preparation:

1. Soak the dry prunes for 30 minutes. Next, transfer in your blender and blend till it forms a puree.
2. Soak the raisins and cranberries for 30 minutes.  Drain and keep aside.
3. On a very low flame, roast the oats for 10 minutes while continuing to stir.  Add the shredded coconut and almonds.  Mix and remove from the heat.
4. Mix in the Prune puree, the cranberries and raisins and the honey.
5. Place a baking sheet in a rectangular tray.  Pour the mixture in the tray and flatten it out.
6. Cut into rectangular or square shapes
7. Your cereal bars are now ready to be munched on!

Did you know that?

• Oats are a good source of carbohydrates and fiber
• Coconut is a quick source of energy
• Prunes are rich in Vitamin A
• Raisins help in controlling diabetes
• Cranberries are known to improve digestion