MICHAEL'S ENERGY BARS

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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 18 bars

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup golden molasses
1 egg
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch gray salt
1/2 cup milk (2 percent is preferable)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Place oats and sliced almonds on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 10 minutes. Set aside. Turn the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Place raisins, apricots, oats, and almonds in a food processor. Pulse about 10 times until coarsely chopped. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter, brown sugar, molasses and egg until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, combine both flours, dry milk, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture. Add the milk and mix thoroughly. Add dried fruit mixture.
  • Butter a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan. Pour in the batter and spread evenly. Bake for about 30 minutes, until set. Cool in the pan. Cut into 18 (1 by 4-inch) bars.
  • To store, wrap bars individually in plastic wrap. Will keep for about 1 week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

Rajput King
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I wish these bars were available in more flavors.


Peter Nzarubala
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These bars are a bit too expensive for my taste.


APICULTURA PROFESIONAL
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I love that these bars are customizable. I can add whatever nuts, seeds, or dried fruit I like.


MD miraj ahmed
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These bars are a great way to get a quick and healthy snack.


Shaly Ponze
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Muqeet Sattar
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These bars are amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Nitish Rajak
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I found these bars to be a bit dry. I think they would be better with a little more moisture.


Mobile Gech
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Samir Kushwaha official
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I love that these bars are made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family.


Okafor Chinenye
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These are the best energy bars I've ever had. They're so chewy and flavorful.


Thulie Thulie
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I made these bars for my hiking trip and they were perfect. They gave me the energy I needed to keep going all day.


The_PHOENIX _GAMER
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These energy bars are a lifesaver! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I've been eating them for breakfast and snacks all week and I feel great.