Best 3 Trail Tested Power Bars Recipes

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Fuel your adventures with our delectable and nutritious trail-tested power bars. These energy-packed snacks are meticulously crafted with wholesome ingredients to provide sustained energy and replenish essential nutrients during your outdoor pursuits. Discover a symphony of flavors and textures with our diverse selection of power bar recipes, catering to various dietary preferences and taste buds. From the classic and comforting peanut butter and jelly bars to the indulgent chocolate chip cookie dough bars, each recipe is a culinary masterpiece designed to satisfy your cravings and keep you going strong on the trail. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled journey with our trail-tested power bars, ensuring you stay energized and satisfied throughout your active endeavors.

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TRAIL MIX BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



Trail Mix Bars Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, almonds, peanuts, raisin, chocolate candy

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Snacks

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup honey
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup almonds, chopped
½ cup peanuts
½ cup raisin
½ cup chocolate candy

Steps:

  • Melt peanut butter and honey together in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds.
  • Add oats, almonds, peanuts, and raisins into the bowl and mix until well coated. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Add chocolate candies and mix just until combined.
  • Line a baking dish with parchment paper and pour the cooled mixture into the pan. Press into the edges of the pan.
  • Cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Cut and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 18 grams

TRAIL-TESTED POWER BARS



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Trail-tested power and energy bars. These granola-style bars are my mix and mod of a couple of recipes, mostly Amy E's "Bird Seed Energy Bars"... they made it 6 days from Mammoth to Yosemite Valley.

Provided by trail

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup wheat germ
½ cup wheat and barley nugget cereal (such as Grape-Nuts®)
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
⅓ cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup flax seeds
½ cup sesame seeds
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped banana chips
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped almonds
½ cup chunky peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x14-inch baking pan.
  • Mix rolled oats, whole wheat flour, cereal, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk banana, eggs, oil, applesauce, maple syrup, honey, vanilla extract, and salt together in a separate bowl until evenly blended. Stir into the oat mixture. Stir in flax seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, banana chips, walnuts, almonds, and peanut butter.
  • Use your hands to mix the ingredients, and press into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely in the pan, about 30 minutes. Cut into 2-inch bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 149.6 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

TRAIL MIX BARS



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These no-bake bars make a yummy snack that the entire family will love! If desired, you can substitute other nut butter for the peanut butter and other nuts and seeds for the sunflower seeds.

Provided by leeka

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
3 cups crispy rice cereal
3 cups toasted oat cereal rings (such as Cheerios®)
1 ½ cups raw unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup raisins
¾ cup chocolate chips
1 cup honey
¾ cup brown sugar
2 cups peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix crispy rice cereal, oat cereal rings, sunflower seeds, raisins, and chocolate chips together in a large bowl.
  • Stir honey and brown sugar in a saucepan, place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Stir and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  • Pour the hot peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until all dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish to make an even layer.
  • Let cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ingredients: Use a combination of energy-dense ingredients like nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and whole grains to create a bar that will provide sustained energy.
  • Find the right balance of flavors: Experiment with different combinations of sweet, salty, and tart ingredients to create a bar that appeals to your taste buds.
  • Make sure your bars are chewy and not too crumbly: Use a binder like honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar to help hold the bars together.
  • Don't overcook your bars: Overcooked bars will be dry and crumbly. Bake them just until they are set in the center.
  • Let your bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store your bars in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own delicious and nutritious power bars at home. Experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create a bar that you love. And don't be afraid to get creative - the possibilities are endless!

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