Crunchy Dunkers

Crunchy Dunkers

Do some healthy dunking with these fun snacks

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Crunchy Dunkers
Parent Supervision Needed
This recipe requires extra parent involvement and a watchful eye, because it may require sharp tools or hot pans.
Allergy Alert
This recipe contains one or more of the following common food allergens: dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, or eggs.
Healthy Pick
This recipe is a healthy choice for your preschooler. Prepare it together to familiarize your child with its good-for-you ingredients.
Party Snacks
Try this recipe at your child's next party. Double the ingredients or divide them in half, depending on the size of your celebration.

Servings: 16 bars (or 6 cups)

Prep Time: 30 min.

Cook Time: 45-50 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cups puffed rice cereal
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup dark raisins
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Supplies

  • Tw0 9- by 13-in. pans
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • Wax paper
Tip: For this recipe, you can use quick-cooking oats, but not instant oatmeal.

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a 9- by 13-inch pan with foil. Grease pan with vegetable cooking spray.

  2. Step 2

    Help kids measure out the oats, rice, almonds, raisins, and wheat germ. Kids can pour all these ingredientsinto a large bowl and mix with a wodden spoon to combine. Drizzle the maple syrup and oil over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.

  3. Step 3

    Spread the oat mixture onto the prepared pan and place in the oven. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until lightly toasted and golden; about 45 to 50 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and place on a wire rack. Using a buttered spatula or piece of wax paper, carefully press down on the mixture to make an even layer in the pan. Using a sharp knife, score crosswise to create approximately 16 3/4-inch strips. Place a large sheet of wax paper over the squares and then place another 9- by 13-inch pan on top of the wax paper. Place several cans in the top pan to weigh it down. Let the crunchy dunkers cool completely.

  4. Step 4

    Remove the cans, the second pan, and wax paper from the pan with the Crunchy Dunkers. Invert them onto a cutting board and cut along the score marks to create 16 bars.

Tip: If you'd prefer to make this recipe as a granola topping, do not press and weigh the granola when it comes out of the oven. Simply cool completely on a wire rack. Break up granola into smaller pieces and place in an airtight container. Will keep fresh for three weeks.

Nurtition Facts

  • Calories: 165
  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 3mg
  • Total Carbs: 23g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Protein: 4g
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