Blueberry and Pomegranate Power Bars

Makes 24 bars

• 8 cups popped popcorn
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup dried blueberries
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup whole natural almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 2/3 cup honey
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2 Tbs butter or margarine
• 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted
• Optional: 1/4 cup granola


Line 13-by-9-inch pan with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In large bowl, combine popcorn, oats, blueberries, pomegranate seeds and almonds.
In small saucepan over low heat, boil honey, brown sugar and butter 2 minutes. Pour over popcorn mixture and mix thoroughly.
Using damp hands, press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into 12 bars.
Dip bottoms of bars into melted chocolate. Place on wax paper-lined pan; refrigerate until ready to serve. Store in tight covered container in refrigerator.

Recipe courtesy of popcorn.org