Apricot-Walnut Cereal Bars

From EatingWell: April/May 2005, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005) — Subscribe Now!

Crisp and chewy, this bar is a good-for-you alternative to store-bought cereal bars. The secret ingredient, silken tofu, will give your day a protein-packed start. The recipe also works with other fruit-and-nut combinations.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Way too many calories and not near enough fiber. I would love to find a recipe for a 100 calorie bar with 9-10 grams of fiber. "

Comments

Comment	Posted
Way too many calories and not near enough fiber. I would love to find a recipe for a 100 calorie bar with 9-10 grams of fiber.	5 days 14 hours ago
I'm a college student and I asked my mom to make these for me the weekend she was coming to visit. They're very good and make for a light, quick breakfast on my way out the door. I move one straight from the freezer to the microwave for a minute or so on a lower power level and I'm good to go. I think I would like to have more of the apricots and walnuts though. -Sarah, Springfield, MO	3 weeks 5 days ago
To the comment re leaving them out because of tofu--they are baked now so there is no danger of going bad. The tofu has been COOKED.	3 weeks 5 days ago
I think almond flour should work. That would reduce the carbs, too, and add more nutty flavor. T.Zimmerman, Nashville, TN	7 weeks 5 days ago
What would be a good replacement for the all-purpose flour? I want to use something gluten free. Maybe coconut flour? k	7 weeks 5 days ago
I would like to know if anyone thinks it would work if I added chocolate whey protein powder...??????????? please email me @ jbandel@aol.com I drive school bus and this would be fantastic to take with me in the mornings.. or even in the afternoons.. I am doing a 6meal diet and need more protein in the bars to really be any good.. and I will have to reduce the carbohydrates too... please help me... joanne, Fredericksburg, VA	7 weeks 5 days ago
I used craisins and almonds, 1/4 cup honey, and half the oil plus applesauce and these were great. Too much honey since the craisins are sweetened. Jennifer, Red Bud, IL	7 weeks 5 days ago
I reduced the honey by 1/3, replaced the egg with egg substitute and used only about 1 cup of the dried fruit, craisins and raisins. I also added 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce and 1/2 cup flaxseed meal. I keep mine refrigerated, with the tofu I don't think I would leave them out for 5 days. I will definitely make these again. Kathy, Fairfield, CA	7 weeks 5 days ago
Made in a larger pan, cut bars smaller which worked well. The lemon was a bit overpowering. All in all, a wonderful alternative to commercial granola bars most of which have trans fats (less than a gram so they don't have to list it as an ingredient). Anonymous, Chicago, IL	7 weeks 5 days ago
Thought the honey was too much sugar for insulin resistance. I used a lower glycemic option of agave. Turned out well. Also used more nuts. Would like to try with less oil, maybe something else to add moisture?? Anonymous, Olympia, WA	7 weeks 5 days ago