Make Your Own Energy Bars Recipe

Name: Make Your Own Energy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quick-cooking oats; ½ cup whole wheat flour; ½ cup grape nuts cereal; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 beaten egg; ⅓ cup applesauce; ¼ cup honey; ¼ cup brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons oil; 16 ounces mixed dried fruit (or dried fruit cut up); ¼ cup sunflower seeds; ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 cup quick-cooking oats
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup grape nuts cereal
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 beaten egg
⅓ cup applesauce
¼ cup honey
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons oil
16 ounces mixed dried fruit (or dried fruit cut up)
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Line an 8x8x2 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
3
Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
4
Set pan aside.
5
In a large bowl combine oats, flour, grape nuts cereal and ginger.
6
Add egg, applesauce, honey, brown sugar and oil; mix well.
7
Stir in fruit bits, sunflower seeds and walnuts.
8
Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan.
9
Bake 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
10
Cool on a wire rack.
11
Use edges of foil to lift from pan.

503

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quick-cooking oats, ½ cup whole wheat flour, ½ cup grape nuts cereal, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Make Your Own Energy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Make Your Own Energy Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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