JO-ANN'S POWER BARS

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These power bars are delicious and much more nutritious than most granola bars. They are very filling, too. Instead of using dried mixed fruit, feel free to substitute any of your favorite dried fruits. Same goes for the nuts.

Provided by Arielle C.E. McGovern

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup wheat and barley nugget cereal (e.g. Grape-Nuts™)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 beaten egg
¼ cup applesauce
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 (7 ounce) bag chopped dried mixed fruit

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, cereal, and cinnamon. Add the egg, applesauce, honey, brown sugar, and oil. Mix well. Stir in the sunflower seeds, walnuts, and dried fruit. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake 30 minutes, or until firm and lightly browned around the edges. Let cool. Use the foil to lift from the pan. Cut into bars or squares, and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 40.4 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Mr Ismail
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These power bars are delicious and they make a great snack for my busy lifestyle.


Pinak mondal Pias
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover oats and nuts. They're also a great way to get a healthy snack on the go.


Muhammad shakir M shakir
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I love these power bars! They're the perfect snack to power me through my afternoon workout.


Dylan Leeman
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These bars are a lifesaver when I'm short on time. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Jalane Wako
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I'm a big fan of these power bars. They're a great way to get a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.


Bukenant Mwaniki
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These are the best power bars I've ever had. They're so chewy and flavorful, and they really do give me a boost of energy.


Md Rasely
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I was looking for a healthy and filling snack to take on my hike, and these power bars fit the bill perfectly. They're packed with energy and flavor, and they kept me going for hours.


Rokman Mollah
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These bars are delicious and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again!


Aa'Mir Dennis
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I've made these power bars several times now, and they're always a hit. My kids love them, and I feel good about giving them a snack that's healthy and nutritious.


Gaming with Leo_roblox
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These power bars are a lifesaver! I'm always looking for healthy and filling snacks, and these definitely fit the bill. They're packed with oats, nuts, and seeds, so they keep me feeling full and satisfied for hours. I also love that they're naturall