Jo-Ann's Power Bars

These power bars are delicious and much more nutritious than most granola bars. They are very filling, too. Instead of using dried mixed fruit, feel free to substitute any of your favorite dried fruits. Same goes for the nuts.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 197 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ cup wheat and barley nugget cereal (e.g. Grape-Nuts™)
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup applesauce
• 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1 beaten egg
• ¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
• 1 (7 ounce) bag chopped dried mixed fruit

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, cereal, and cinnamon. Add the egg, applesauce, honey, brown sugar, and oil. Mix well. Stir in the sunflower seeds, walnuts, and dried fruit. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake 30 minutes, or until firm and lightly browned around the edges. Let cool. Use the foil to lift from the pan. Cut into bars or squares, and store in the refrigerator.