Michael's Energy Bars Recipe

Name: Michael's Energy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup dark raisins; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup dried apricots; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup golden molasses; 1 egg; 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour; 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk; 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; Pinch gray salt; 1/2 cup milk (2 percent is preferable); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Servings: persons

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup golden molasses
1 egg
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch gray salt
1/2 cup milk (2 percent is preferable)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2
Place oats and sliced almonds on a baking sheet.
3
Toast in oven for 10 minutes.
4
Set aside.
5
Turn the oven to 325 degrees F.
6
Place raisins, apricots, oats, and almonds in a food processor.
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Pulse about 10 times until coarsely chopped.
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Set aside.
9
In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter, brown sugar, molasses and egg until light and fluffy.
10
In a separate bowl, combine both flours, dry milk, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, and salt.
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Add to the creamed mixture.
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Add the milk and mix thoroughly.
13
Add dried fruit mixture.
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Butter a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan.
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Pour in the batter and spread evenly.
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Bake for about 30 minutes, until set.
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Cool in the pan.
18
Cut into 18 (1 by 4-inch) bars.
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To store, wrap bars individually in plastic wrap.
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Will keep for about 1 week.
21
For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1/2 cup dark raisins, 1/2 cup golden raisins, and more.

Yes, Michael's 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.

Michael's Energy Bars

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