Birdseed Treats

Recipe By sjcote
Rating
Published Jun 4th
Prep 5m Cook 10m Additional 1h Ready In 1h 15m
Servings 20 squares Calories 80.3

These delicious, nutritious energy bars take no time to make!

Recipe Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup sesame seeds
  • ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup natural, creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup flax seeds

Cooking Directions

  1. 1 Toast the sesame and sunflower seeds in a dry, heavy skillet over medium heat until light brown and fragrant. Sesame seeds should crumble easily when rubbed between your fingers.
  2. 2 Heat honey and peanut butter in a saucepan over low heat until warm; stir in the toasted seeds and flax seeds. Line an 11 x 7 inch dish with plastic wrap. Press the mixture into the bottom of the lined dish; allow to cool completely. Cut into 2-inch squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 80.3
  • Carbohydrate 7.2 g
  • Fat 5.4 g
  • Fiber 1.4 g
  • Protein 2.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.9 g
  • Sodium 21.1 mg
  • Sugar 5.1 g

Reviews

  1. MrsK Dec 30, 2011 03:34 AM
    Loved it! I used a 9x9 pan and it was perfect for me. I got 16 bars out of it. Hubby and I ate them ALL that evening. They were so good and so much more healthy fast and filling than cookies. I added about 2 T of chia seeds. Totally going to do it - Read more ...
  2. Zoe Apr 4, 2011 09:17 PM
    Delicious! I added 1/3 cup coconut 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. I also coated it with melted semi-sweet chocolate with some shredded coconut and a bit of butter mixed in. The recipe makes about 1/2 of what it says so either double it or use a smaller pan. Also give the flax - Read more ...
  3. lazevedo Mar 11, 2011 06:28 AM
    I love this recipe for it's simplicity and adaptability! A quick no-cook healthy snack. The recipe is great as written but don't be shy about trying variations. I've found that it's easy to add mini chocolate chips or chopped dried fruit or nuts or whatever you like... by pressing those toppings into the mixture after - Read more ...
  4. Sande Beach Mar 22, 2010 07:11 PM
    These are fantastic. Can't stop eating them. Must store in the fridge though....or they're too soft.
  5. ebrunworth Mar 2, 2010 08:46 PM
    I added a tsp of vanilla and a tbsp cinnamon. I thought that it made the peanut butter mixture so so yummy. However, only 4 stars because I definitely didn't get 20 bars, and the pan size was way too big.
  6. Kristy Lyn Aug 20, 2009 04:45 PM
    Delicious. The peanut butter and honey are great with anything you may substitue. I left out the sesame and used crushed cashew and a little coconut. I don't like flax seeds they stick in your teeth.
  7. R D Smith Apr 1, 2009 10:19 PM
    Quick and easy to make. I used the recommeded 11X7 pan and they came out a bit thin for my liking. Think I will use a smaller pan next time or double the recipe.
  8. Heidi V Nov 3, 2008 12:30 AM
    This recipe is awesome! I followed the ingredients exactly as written however I put it into a slightly smaller pan which I'm glad I did. You don't really taste the peanut butter alot - as my PB hating daughter can attest. Will be adding this to my recipe book. Might try adding in some pumpkin - Read more ...
  9. LARAKG Aug 10, 2008 02:21 PM
    Love these. I had no flax seed so I substituted with sliced Almonds. Just the perfect snack. Filling tasty and so good for you.
  10. Barbara Gilbart Jun 11, 2008 02:04 AM
    Shared with co-workers(all women)all enjoyed. Husband not impressed! Husbands buddy and wife very impressed!-only downside-not for peanut allergy. I may try some without peanut butter.
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