MICHAEL'S ENERGY BARS

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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 18 bars

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

Steps:

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

Waleed Rajput
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These bars are delicious! I especially love the chocolate chips.


Holly Dains
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I love the fact that these bars are made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family.


Floyd Walmsley
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These bars are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more healthy foods.


Yoosufzain zubair
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I'm not a huge fan of energy bars, but these were actually really good! I'll definitely be making them again.


SAFFIATU JALLOH
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Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. They're a bit chewy, but I like that they're packed with healthy ingredients.


Dawn Simpson
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The bars didn't hold together very well. I think I needed to press them into the pan more firmly.


Sila akter Simu
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of honey next time.


Suliana Vadra
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I've been looking for a healthy energy bar recipe and this one is perfect! Thank you for sharing.


David R
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover oats and nuts. I also like that they're customizable. You can add whatever dried fruit or nuts you like.


hshyar Barware
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I made these bars for my hiking trip and they were perfect! They gave me a much-needed energy boost.


Colin Davies
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These bars are so delicious and satisfying. I love the combination of oats, nuts, and dried fruit.


Tasic Pure Oils
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I've been making these energy bars for years and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on the go.


shai Thapa
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These energy bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I love that they're packed with healthy ingredients, too.