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M&M’s Almond Granola Bars

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These M&M’s Almond Granola Bars are the perfect snack for all of the superheroes in your life!  Why am I talking about superheroes?  Because Captain America: The Winter Soldier just came out on DVD on September 9th of course!

 

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Do you like Superhero movies?  Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, I love them all!  So I was really excited to be able to create a fun and healthier superhero treat to celebrate the movie release.   Those costumes are skin tight, so I thought some balance would be a good idea.

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I went with chewy, no-bake granola bars because superheroes are always on the move.  No one wants to sit and wait for their treats to bake in the oven!  These M&M’s Almond Granola Bars are also bendable, and super portable…..

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Super heroes need flexibility.

I went to Walmart’s website to print out a coupon to save $5.00 off the purchase of (2) bags of M&M’s™ Candies and Captain America: The Winter Soldier DVD.  Pretty sweet right? 😉  Hahaha, I know, I crack myself up sometimes…..

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I chose the mini M&M’s in the light blue bag for my granola bars #HeroesEatMMs.  They are so tiny and adorable, I just love them!

Mix together the flour, oats, sliced almonds, puffed rice and salt in a large bowl…..

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In a smaller bowl, mix together the coconut nectar, almond butter, brown sugar, and safflower oil.  Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir to combine…..

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Stir in the vanilla extract, and pour the mixture over the oats mixture.  Stir until thoroughly combined.  Stir in a 1/4 cup of mini M&M’s {I didn’t want them to melt}….

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Line an 8 x 8 baking sheet with parchment paper, and pour in the mixture…..

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Sprinkle the remaining M&M’s over the top {if desired}.  Press mixture firmly into the pan.  I used a small piece of parchment paper to keep my fingers clean. 😉

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Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour, remove from pan using the parchment paper as handles…..

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Slice and serve while watching your new Captain America DVD…..

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Don’t forget to print your coupon to recieve $5.00 of when you purchase (2) packages of M&M’s and Captain America: The Winter Soldier at Walmart.

Be sure to check out the new HeroesEatMMS.com website to find out which Marvel Super Hero, and M&M’s Character you are!  How fun is that?

Enjoy!!

M&M’s Almond Granola Bars

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M&M’s Almond Granola Bars
Serves 6 12
Prep time 10 minutes
Meal type Snack
These M&M's Almond Granola Bars are the perfect snack for all of the superheroes in your life.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Teff flour (can substitute oat flour)
  • 1 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup puffed rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup coconut nectar (can substitute maple or agave syrup)
  • 2 Tablespoons almond butter
  • 1 Tablespoon safflower oil
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini m&m's (divided)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour, puffed rice, oats, almonds, and salt. Set aside.
In a smaller bowl, combine the almond butter, safflower oil, brown sugar, and coconut nectar. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, remove and stir to dissolve sugar.
Add the vanilla extract, stir and pour over the dry mixture.
Stir mixture until thoroughly combined.
Stir in 1/4 cup of mini M&M's.
Line an 8 x 8 baking pan with parchment paper. Make sure to completely cover all four sides.
Pour the mixture into baking pan, pressing down to pack down the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining M&M's over the top of mixture. Use a small piece of parchment paper to keep your hands clean.
Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
Use the edges of the parchment paper to remove the granola bars from the pan.
Cut into squares and serve.
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  11. Love these, Lisa! I’m sue my kiddos will be hitting me up for that movie! 🙂 Pinned and stumbled!

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