zxcvbob wrote:
> GS wrote:
>
>> I often make puffed wheat squares for a snack for kids lunches etc.., so
>> I thought I'd try the same general method and use almonds for a little
>> healthier and higher protein version. I followed the same general recipe
>> but subbed almonds for the puff wheat and used about 1/2 as much (3 cups
>> as opposed to 6)
>> This is what I did:
>>
>> on low heat mixed:
>>
>> 1/2 cup honey
>> 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
>> 1 cube semi sweet chocolate
>> 3 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
>> 3 cups whole almonds
>>
>> Then I spread the whole thing into a glass tray and let sit overnight.
>>
>> When I do this with puffed wheat it is hard as a rock by morning, but
>> this time I have "globs" rather than squares. The recipe on the puffed
>> wheat bag calls for corn syrup, but I have used honey (and added peanut
>> butter) before and it turned out ok.
>>
>> How can I get this mixture to stiffen up a bit? I was thinking of
>> reheating the whole glob, then adding oatmeal and baking perhaps?
>>
>> suggestions?
>>
>> TIA
>
>
>
> Add some oats to absorb some of the oil from the peanut butter and they
> should set up.
>
>
> I've been making something kind of like this lately. It's still a "work
> in progress", so feel free to change the amounts of fruit or add raisins
> or leave out the sunflower seeds, or whatever. I don't believe I've
> made them the same way twice, but last time was particularly good:
>
> Bob's Granola Bars
>
> 1/4 cup margarine (canola or peanut oil might work)
> 1/2 pound marshmallows (about 30 large)
> 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
> 1 cup whole almond kernals
> 3/4 cup (?) grated coconut [estimated amount]
> generous 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries, a.k.a. "craisins"
> generous 1/2 cup diced dried turkish apricots
> scant 1/2 cup wheat germ
> 1/2 cup roasted and salted sunflower kernals
> 2 cups puffed rice breakfast cereal (like Rice Krispies®)
>
> Toast oats and almonds in a 375 degree oven. It works best if they are
> in seperate bakind dishes, otherwise the oats tend to insulate and
> protect the almonds from the heat.
>
> Meanwhile, in a huge heatproof bowl, melt margarine and marshmallows in
> the microwave. Stir with a big spoon to combine. Stir in the coconut,
> dried fruit, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ. Next add the hot oats and
> almonds. Lastly, stir in the rice cereal. It will be very sticky and
> hard to mix. Spray a 9x13 glass baking pan with your favorite non-stick
> spray. Transfer the sticky glop into the pan and press it down as
> tightly as you can -- covering it with waxed paper while you press it
> helps. Allow to sit for a half hour or so, and cut into squares when
> they are no longer sticky.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob


sounds good! I'll give it a whirl & thanks for the advice & recipe!