Diego's Energy Candy

Here's a more nutritious candy option for after-school snacks, birthday parties, or your preschooler's next adventure.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup puffed rice cereal
• 1 cup dark raisins
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
• 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter

Directions

1. Step 1

   Line a 9-inch-square baking pan with foil. Grease with vegetable cooking spray and set aside.

2. Step 2

   Mix the oats, puffed rice, raisins, wheat germ, apricots, and sesame seeds in a large bowl until well combined.

3. Step 3

   In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, light corn syrup, and honey. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring, and boil for 1 full minute.

4. Step 4

   Remove from heat and stir into the chocolate chips and the butter, stirring until smooth. Carefully pour the hot mixture over the oat mixture and stir with a spoon until evenly coated. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Spread the mixture to an even layer. Let cool completely. When cool, invert onto a cutting board and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Wrap the pieces in wax paper. Keep candies in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 103
• Total Fat: 3g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 4g
• Sodium: 16mg
• Total Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 14g
• Protein: 1g