Survival Ration Bar

3 C cereal(Oatmeal, Barley Flakes, or Wheat Flakes)

2 ½ C powdered milk (instant or powdered)

3 T honey

½ Package citrus flavored gelatin (small)

1 C sugar

(Opt. Chocolate chips or mixed fruit)

∙ Place dry ingredients (except gelatin) into mixing bowl.

∙ Add 3 T of water to the honey and bring it to a boil.

∙ Dissolve the gelatin in the honey-water mixture, then add it all to the dry ingredients.

∙ After mixing well, add water a teaspoon at a time till the mixture is barely moist enough to be molded.

∙ Pack in a refrigerator dish or other mold.

∙ Makes 2 bars (each bar ½ the size of a match box) or drop on cookie sheet for bite size eating.

Each bar provides 1.000 calories and sufficient food for one day.

Can be eaten dry or cooked with about ⅔ of a canteen cup full of water.

Bars may be placed in the oven and dried under very low heat (250'), then wrapped in foil and stored indefinitely in a covered container. (rotating every 6 months to a year).