Enjoy these easy to make, high protein (6 grams) snacks. Remember that endurance sports such as cycling are won or lost by fractions of a second, you may need the energy boost.
Ingredients
½ Cup Peanuts, chopped, I used hazelnuts and almonds
½ Cup Sunflower Seeds
½ Cup Dried Fruit, my favorite is dried cherries
2 Cups Oatmeal, old fashioned or instant
½ Cup Natural Peanut butter, or your preferred kind
½ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
½ Cup Light Corn Syrup
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, sunflower seeds, dried fruit and oatmeal
In a microwaveable bowl, combine the nut butter, brown sugar and corn syrup
Microwave for 1-2 minutes, add the vanilla and stir until well blended
Pour the nut butter and sugar mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well coated
Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 8 inch square pan and press down firmly
Let stand in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight
Cut into squares
Recipe by Ginger and Nutmeg at https://www.gingerandnutmeg.com/2010/08/energy-low