16 GROUNDCOVER NEWS FOOD Grape-Nut protein bars LUIZA DUARTE CAETANO Groundcover contributor Ingredients 2 cups Grape-Nuts cereal 1/2 cup tahini or peanut butter 2 tbsp chia or ground flax seeds 1/4 cup dried fruit 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional) 2 tbsp protein powder or chickpea flour Splashes of warm milk or water (2-5 tbsp) Directions Preheat the oven to 350F. Mix the chia or flax seeds 2 tbsp with warm water and set aside for a minute to thicken. Stir the peanut butter with a splash of milk or water to loosen it. Add the thickened chia/flax mix. Add the grape nuts and mix in to form a cookie-dough like mixture. Add more water or milk if it seems too dry. Add the dried fruit and nuts, if using. Press the dough down onto a greased baking sheet spread out until roughly one inch thick. Bake for 25 minutes or until dry to the touch and slightly golden. Wait to cool before slicing into bars. Store in an airtight container. The bars freeze well and can be eaten straight from the freezer too! A great back to school daytime snack. Have a recipe to share with Groundcover readers? Submit at submissions@ groundcovernews.com AUGUST 21, 2026 PHONE (734) 994 - 9174 • PEOPLESFOOD.COOP NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI 216 N. FOURTH AVENUE ANN ARBOR, MI MAKE MEALS YOU LOVE! Fresh ingredients to $5 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $30 OR MORE One coupon per transaction. Must present coupon at the time of purchase. Coupon good for in-store only. No other discounts or coop cards apply. Not valid for gift cards, case purchases, beer or wine. 09/18/2026 OFFER EXPIRES 5/30/2026
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