Beef Jerky Granola Bars

Name: Beef Jerky Granola Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: beef jerky; quick oats; evaporated milk; almonds; dried cranberries; sunflower seeds; chocolate chips; honey

Mix store-bought Beef Jerky with a blend of nuts, seeds, and fruit to create a granola bar that will stick to your ribs longer than the rest. Make these to last all week or before an activity with family or friends.

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 16

Ingredients: 8

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Ingredients

16 ounces beef jerky, chopped
4 cups quick oats
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup honey

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Step 2

Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix thoroughly. Pat into prepared baking pan. Bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cooled; slice into bars. Bars should be covered and stored in refrigerator.

Cooking Tip: In place of almonds, cranberries, sunflower seeds and chocolate chips, you may substitute any of the following making sure the total amount is 2 cups: peanuts, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, pretzels, dried cherries, raisins, coconut flakes, pepitas, white chocolate chips, etc..

Nutrition Information

388 Calories

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6.5g SAT FAT

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16g PROTEIN

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3.2 mg IRON

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2.9 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 388 Calories; 154.8 Calories from fat; 17.2g Total Fat (6.5 g Saturated Fat; 0.1 g Trans Fat; 2.6 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 5.8 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 22 mg Cholesterol; 622 mg Sodium; 45 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.6 g Dietary Fiber; 16 g Protein; 3.2 mg Iron; 401 mg Potassium; 1 mg NE Niacin; 0.1 mg Vitamin B₆; 0.4 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 2.9 mg Zinc; 10.1 mcg Selenium; 57.6 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, and Zinc; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Choline.

Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
Separate raw meat from other foods.
Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
Wash all produce prior to use.
Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly.