Sack Lunch: Homemade Energy Bars

Name: Sack Lunch: Homemade Energy Bars
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 237 milliliters pure maple syrup; 158 milliliters chunky natural peanut butter; 118 milliliters chopped peanuts (or walnuts); 118 milliliters raisins; 631 milliliters rolled oats; 118 milliliters unsweetened dried coconut; 118 milliliters wheat germ; 59 milliliters soy protein powder or whey protein powder; 237 milliliters whole wheat flour

One portion of this dish contains about 8g of protein, 10g of fat, and A mixture of ground cinnamon, coconut, chunky natural peanut butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. I used a nonstick cake pan, but I imagine you could use a Pyrex baking dish, too.

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Use the back of a wooden spoon to mix the syrup and peanut butter together in a large bowl until well blended.

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Peanut Butter

Syrup

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Bowl

In a separate bowl, stir together the rest of the ingredients. Stir this mixture into the peanut butter mixture to make a uniform dough. Press it into the prepared pan. It will be slightly sticky but should still spread easily into the pan if you grease your fingers.

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Peanut Butter

Spread

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Frying Pan

Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

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Cut into bars while still warm but allow to cool completely in the pan. Wrap each bar individually and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Wrap