I came across this recipe in my latest edition of Ski Canada magazine. Looking at the ingredients: nuts, dark chocolate, dried fruit and butter, I’m thinking these certainly sound a whole lot better than the Nature Valley granola bars I snack on.

This has to be as close to healthy as delicious gets. The recipe hails from the Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge in Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula. I’m going to try these out on the kids as a substitute for breakfast on the mornings we’re scrambling to get to the hill for ski lessons, that is, if we don’t eat them all first.

Chic-Chocs Moutain Lodge Granola Bars

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups mixed nuts and seeds
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup dried fruits
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 300 ml (1 can) condensed milk

Butter a pan (not sure what size - I’m guessing 9 x 13). Mix all dry ingredients. Add the condensed milk along with the butter and mix well with a wooden spoon. Pour mixture in the pan and press lightly to even out. Bake 20 - 25 minutes at 325F. Let cool in pan, cut in portions and wrap in plastic wrap. Keeps for several weeks in the refrigerator.

Cheers,

Julie

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