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Cereal Granola Bars

A crunchy & chewy blend of seeds and treats for parrots. Pre-cut it into convenient sizes and use for a quick meal when you are in a hurry!

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup seed mix
  • 1/2 cup healthy cereal (Cheerios, Wheat chex, Corn Flakes…)
  • 1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp water

    • Directions:

    1. Preheat your oven to 325′ F. Lightly grease a 9 x 9 (or smaller) pan.

    2. In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients: oats, seeds, cereal, peanuts, flour, baking soda, and brown sugar. Mix well, then add the oil, honey, and water.

    3. Scoop mixture into the pan and use a sheet of waxed paper to press down into a uniform layer about 3/4 inch thick. Use aluminum foil to build a barrier- but the mixture should not spread.

    4. Bake for about 15 minutes. Let cool, and cut into meal-sized squares.

    5. You can feed them warm, or store them in your refrigerator or freezer and use when needed. To re-heat, thaw them out, or place in the microwave for approximately 15 seconds. Make sure to check for hot spots when re-heating.

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    Chewy Granola Bites

    This is a simple treat that birds will love and it’s easy to adapt to their specific tastes!

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup peanut butter
    • 2 tbsp honey
    • 2 tbsp oil (this example used 1 tbsp red palm oil and 1 tbsp vegetable oil.)
    • 1/2 cup rolled oats
    • 1/2 cup dry ingredients (this example used equal parts safflower seed, millet, Miracle Meal, chopped almonds, chopped raisins, and puffed rice cereal.) ***As long as the dry ingredient total a 1/2 cup, you can use shredded coconut, dried fruits, other healthy cereals, seeds and nuts, or even pellets.

    Directions

    1. In a medium sauce pan, combine the peanut butter, honey, and oil.
    2. Stir over low heat until smooth and blended.
    3. Remove from heat and add oats and dry ingredients.
    4. Place mixture into a small loaf pan (9″ X 5″). You can let this cool slightly before the next step.
    5. Using a layer of wax paper, firmly press the mixture into the pan.
    6. Chill in the refrigerator for atleast 2 hours before cutting into small squares. Keep refrigerated.