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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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These homemade energy bars are great for long runs. The protein level could be boosted by using ground almonds or other nuts in place of some of the flour. Ingredients:
130 g oats, quick cooking |
30 g sliced almonds |
70 g raisins |
70 g golden raisins |
100 g dried apricots |
75 g butter, at room temperature |
120 g brown sugar |
130 g molasses |
1 egg |
130 g all-purpose flour |
80 g pecans, ground into powder |
50 g coconut milk powder |
40 g toasted wheat germ |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup milk, 2 |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Place oats and almonds on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 10 minutes. Set aside. Increase temperature to 325°F.
3. Grease a 9x13 pan.
4. Place raisins, apricots, oats and almonds in TM bowl. Press Turbo 6 times. Tip out and set aside.
5. Place butter, brown sugar, molasses and egg in TM bowl. Mix at speed 4/20 seconds, or until thoroughly creamed.
6. Add all remaining dry ingredients. Mix at speed 4/30 seconds, or until combined.
7. Add vanilla and milk and mix speed 4/20 seconds.
8. Return dried fruit mixture to TM bowl. Mix at Reverse/speed 3/20 seconds.
9. Spread the batter in prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Cut into 24 bars.
10. Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap. They'll keep for about a week. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
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