Angel Recipes: Healthy Nut and Fruit Bars

March is National Peanut Month. Peanuts are so nutritious, as they’re high in B vitamins, Vitamin E, protein, and manganese. Try peanuts in this easy no-bake recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup nuts, chopped
• 2 cups raisins or other dried fruit combination
• 2 cups oats, rolled or instant
• 2 cups cereal (non-sugary)
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Spray a 9×13″ pan with non-stick cooking spray
• Combine nuts, raisins, oats, and cereal into a large bowl
• In a large microwaveable bowl, combine honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar and heat on high 1-2 minutes until bubbles form; add vanilla and stir
• Combine nut mixture with peanut butter mixture; stir until coated
• Pour into pan and press ingredients tightly together
• Let sit 1 hour in refrigerator; cut into bars

Adapted from EatingWell: http://bit.ly/1PTPpya