Bird Seed Squares

4.5
(29)

This is an easy, healthy, but yummy, no-bake snack that disappears quickly whenever I take it along. You can easily substitute other ingredients for the cereal part such as ground or chopped nuts, flax seeds, etc. If you don't have enough of one thing, just add more of another.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • ¾ cup peanut butter

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • ¾ cup honey

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal

  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats

  • 1 cup coconut

  • ¾ cup sesame seeds

  • ¾ cup sunflower seeds

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cocoa powder, rice cereal, oats, coconut, and sesame seeds. Set aside.

  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the peanut butter, brown sugar, honey, and vanilla. Cook and stir until melted and loose. Pour over the cereal mixture, and stir to coat evenly. Press lightly into a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Cool for about 1 hour to firm, then cut into squares.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303 Calories
15g Fat
41g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Sodium 96mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 252mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.