The holiday season is here, and UH News is asking members of the University of Hawaiʻi ʻohana to share their favorite recipes. The hope is these recipes and the short stories that accompany them will give everyone some ideas for the holidays along with some good feelings of the season.
During the holidays, Jodi Mine, Hawaiʻi Community College vice chancellor for administrative services, loves making energy bars and giving them out.
“It’s such a wonderful feeling that this little gesture is appreciated,” Mine said. “It’s a way to hold the warmth of the Christmas feeling in my heart all year round.”
She said her energy bars are simple to make and the recipe is very forgiving.
“Even if you put too much butter or peanut butter, the bar will come out delicious,” Mine said. “It’s customizable to fit your tastebuds, you could add other ingredients, such as chocolate chips, nuts and dried fruits to create combinations that are unique to your flavor profile.”
Jody Mine’s Energy Bar recipe
Yield: 36 bars
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cup crisp rice cereal (e.g. Rice Krispies)
- 1 cup quick oats
- 10 oz. marshmallows
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruits)
Directions:
- Grease a 13″ x 19″ x 2″ pan.
- Combine rice cereal and quick oats. Put on the side.
- In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, peanut butter and butter, melt over low heat.
- Stir in cereal mixture, peanuts and raisins.
- Press firmly into prepared pan.
- Cool and cut into bars.
