Friday, March 25, 2011

Raising the Bar

Up until today, it has truly felt and looked like spring all week. The cherry blossoms are blooming, the daffodils and tulips have poked their heads out and although the air is still a bit crisp, it too is warming up. So I couldn't think of a better way to officially welcome spring than to welcome it with a hike!

I love to hike in the North Shore mountains and have a soft spot for a trail in Deep Cove. It is known as Quarry Rock. Its a great one to run up as well. The view from the top is beautiful. 

I have included the link for the hike just in case anyone is looking for a new trail to try out.


Theses snack bars are great for hikers, trail riders, or just snackers. You can interchange the ingredients to keep from getting bored of the bars. Try dried mangoes instead of apricots, or pumpkin seeds, almond butter or rice krispies....you get the idea.


Snack Bars

  • 2 1/2 cups of Puffed wheat
  • 1 cup dried apricots, quartered
  • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats/oatmeal
  • 1 1/4 cups toasted sunflower seeds
  • 3/4 cup Natural Peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar*

*Omit sugar if you use peanut butter that is not natural. It will already have added sugar.

In a medium bowl combine first 4 ingredients. This is your dry mixture.

Line a 10 x 15 pan with plastic wrap. 

In a large pot over low heat melt peanut butter, honey and sugar. Stirring often to avoiding burning. Turn off heat and stir in dry mixture, mix well to ensure everything is coated evenly.

Transfer to plastic lined pan and press mixture firmly down. Allow to cool on counter or fridge. Remove plastic and cut into snack size squares. Keep refrigerated.

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