This is a recipe I got off of Allrecipes.com, but I made a few modifications. This bar works as a great meal replacement for breakfast, would also be great for pre or post workout. Try them and you will love them!
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups Grapenuts cereal
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup honey
8 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
1 12 oz package of mixed nuts and seeds (almonds, pumpkin, sunflower, walnut, flax seed any combo) I usually find these pre-packaged in the produce section of FoodLion.
1 12 oz package of dried cranberries (any dried fruit combo would work)
Directions
1. Mix all ingredients together using large bowl. I usually mix it with my hands to be sure it is incorporated well, but I don't crush the fruit or nuts.
2. Line bottom and sides of a 13x9 baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray with cooking spray. Press mixture evenly in to pan.
3. Bake at 325 in the oven for 45 minutes. It will begin to pull from edges and be golden brown on top when they are done.
4. When done, let them cool slightly in the pan for about 30 minutes. Remove them by lifting up on tin foil. Cut in to 24 bars
***Play with your food! Don't like cranberries, try raisins...or both. Use any dried fruit and nut combo. Add mini chocolate chips, add a tablespoon of peanut butter, or a mashed banana. This is really versatile, and a good healthy protein fiber packed breakfast!
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