Backpacker Bars Recipe

Name: Backpacker Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1-1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 cup quick cooking oats; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup white flour; 1/2 cup wheat germ; 1-1/3 tbsp. orange peel, grated; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups whole almonds; 1 cup chocolate chips; 1/2 cup dates, chopped; 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped; 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1-1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1-1/3 tbsp. orange peel, grated
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups whole almonds
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup shredded coconut

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Cream butter with 1 cup brown sugar.
3
Stir in oats, wheat flour, white flour, wheat germ, and orange peel.
4
Press mixture in to bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan.
5
Combine eggs, almonds, chocolate chips, dates, apricots, coconut and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar.
6
Mix gently, but thoroughly.
7
Pour over butter mixture.
8
Spread evenly.
9
Bake 30-35 minutes and cool before cutting into bars.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1-1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup quick cooking oats, 1 cup whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Backpacker Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Backpacker Bars

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