In my search for the perfect bar snack for myself and the boys, I tried many recipes that didn't turn out like we wanted. It is hard to find the exact recipe you are searching for. So, I made my own! I kind of mashed together many different recipes I had tried; taking out what I didn't want and adding in what we like. The result? The perfect bar, assuming you don't overbake like I did the first batch!
Awesomebars
1 cup honey (preferably raw)
1 cup peanut butter (I used homemade)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 mashed medium bananas
1-2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup wheat germ (I used raw)
1/2 cup milled flax
2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups Kashi 7 Grain Puffs
2 cups Kashi 7 Grain Nuggets
2 cups Heritage Heirloom Whole Grains
1 cup dark chocolate chips (or dried fruit or chopped nuts or unsweetened coconut or all of these!)
In a very large bowl, mix the top five ingredients. Stir in wheat germ and flax until smooth. Pour in last 4 ingredients and mix until everything is covered. Fold in chocolate chips, etc. Press into a large pan with sides. I used a 15" x 10" edged cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake until edges start turning a golden brown. These are quite chewy. Bake longer if you want a drier bar. Cut into desired size, let cool, and store in an air tight container or freeze. Enjoy!
Oh, I made 46 thick, square bars out of mine. Each is approximatly 123 calories.
