Power Bars

These power bars are an alternative to store-bought granola bars. They are packed with good and natural ingredients. They are the perfect snack since they are very filling. You can store these in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one week. You can substitute peanut butter for almond butter and pumpkin seeds for sunflower seeds. Add any kind of dried fruit you like; be creative!

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup skim milk powder

1/4 cup wheat germ

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup raisins

1 cup chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

2 eggs

1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup molasses

1/3 cup all-natural peanut butter

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, milk powder, wheat germ and baking powder. Stir in raisins, apricots and pumpkin seeds.

2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, vegetable oil, molasses and peanut butter. Add dry ingredients to peanut butter mixture and blend well. I find it easier to blend the batter with my hands. Add more oil if mixture is too dry.

3. Spread in a greased 9-inch square pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until firm to the touch. 

4. Let cool, then cut into 24 even squares. 

(Recipe taken from Canadian Living)