They are perfect for an afternoon outdoors in the fall or winter... or a pre/post workout snack - wash them down with some biosteel - (the best sports supplement on the market) (www.biosteel.com)
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2) In a frying pan add:
1/2 cup of sesame seeds
1/2 cup of sunflower seeds
1/2 cup of coconut
1/2 cup of slivered/flaked almonds
3) On medium, stir these four ingredients until browned and fragrant.
4) In a separate mixing bowl (large mixing bowl) add and cream together:
1/2 cup butter (room temp makes mixing easier)
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 tbsp vanilla
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
5) Add three cups of oats (large flakes) and the frying pan mixture or seeds, nuts and almonds.
6) Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of raisins...
or 1 cup chocolate chips.. or 1 cup of raisins.. or walnuts.. or hazelnuts.. etc.
7) Press into a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 18 minutes (or until slightly brown around the edges).
ENJOY!
For a "healthier" adaptation, use almond butter rather than peanut butter and 1/2 cup of honey and 1/2 cup of corn syrup (instead of the brown sugar and corn syrup)... Or enjoy as is, and go for a jog. :)
Thanks to "Whitewater Cooks" from Nelson, BC, for the original to this adapted recipe. Buy their cookbook if you ever have the chance. It is filled with healthy, creative and colourful meal ideas.
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