Raisins Are Doing More Than Just Adding Sweetness
I almost left raisins off this list of things worth writing about - they seem like the least interesting ingredient in the bar. Turns out there's more to them than I gave them credit for.
Nutrition at a Glance
Per 1 oz, about 60 raisins
- 85 calories
- 22.4g carbohydrates
- 1g fiber
- 236mg potassium
Source: USDA FoodData Central
236 milligrams of potassium in a small handful is more than I expected from something that's mostly dried grape sugar. It's not the headline reason they're in the recipe, but it's a nice bonus.
The real reason is chew. Nuts and seeds are crunchy, honey is sticky, and raisins bring a completely different texture that breaks up the bite. Without them, I think the bar would feel one-note.
Raisins are in the Original, Vegan, and Holiday bars, plus the Crumble. Triple C leaves them out in favor of cacao and coffee.