It’s San Diego Comic Con week, aka the gathering of the nerds. SDCC has grown in the past years to encompass more than just the comics crowd, now drawing thousands of fans for TV and movie panels. All that walking and waiting and partying and geeking out is going to require a lot of energy.
Decent food is hard to come by, and a backpack full of snacks is the way to survive.
These Comic Con Bumble Bars are packed with nuts and seeds, full of protein to keep you going all day. Bring extras and maybe you’ll be able to share some Being Geek Chic cheer with your new SDCC pals.
Ingredients:
Make These Bumble Bars:
1.Spray a measuring cup with vegetable oil before filling with peanut butter, then heat for 20-30 seconds in the microwave.
2. Pour the softened peanut butter into a large mixing bowl and stir in the honey until completely combined.
3. Slowly add the sesame seeds and sunflower seeds and mix until mostly combined, then stir in the nuts and coconut.
4. Spray a half pan sheet or square brownie pan with vegetable oil, then press the mixture into the pan tightly.
5. Use oiled fingertips to press down on the bars to create an even surface.
6. Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes, then turn heat down to 300 F for another 15 minutes. If the bars start to get overly brown, cover with tin foil for the second 15 minutes of baking.
7. Cool completely in the pan, at least one hour, or until bars have firmed up. If the bottom of the pan is still warm to the touch, try placing them in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to speed up the cooling.
8. Turn out onto wax paper or a cutting board and use a sharp knife or pastry blade to cut into squares. Wrap in saran and pack a few in your bag! If the bars are falling apart while cutting them, stick them in the fridge for a few hours to firm up the mixture.
Recipe by Emma Carew Grovum. She is a data journalist working at the Chronicle of Philanthropy in Washington, D.C. She previously worked as the Digital Editor for The Cooking Club of America and blogs at kitchendreamer.blogspot.com Emma loves Star Wars, pandas and all things Joss Whedon. Find her on twitter at @emmacarew.