Blueberry & Pomegranate Power Bars
The antioxident properties of blueberry and pomegranate meet filling, fiber-rich popcorn for a power bar that's perfect on the go.
Yield: 12 bars
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup whole natural almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 2/3 cup honey
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
Directions
- Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
- Combine popcorn, oats, blueberries, pomegranate seeds and almonds in large bowl.
- Combine honey, brown sugar and butter in small saucepan; cook over low heat to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Pour over popcorn mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Using damp hands, press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into 12 bars.
- Dip bottoms of bars into melted chocolate. Place on wax paper lined pan; refrigerate until ready to serve. Store in tight covered container in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
280 calories
9 g total fat
2.5 g saturated fat
5 mg cholesterol
15 mg sodium
49 g carbohydrates
4 g fiber
36 g sugar
4 g protein
142 mg potassium