These nutritious bars are sweet enough to be kid friendly,and they contain no refined sugars. A ready source of energy.
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
12 pitted dates chopped
3 eggs
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup peanut butter
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the remaining ingredients. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients,mixing until well combined.Line a 10-by-15 inch baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the mixture evenly on top. Bake @ 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before cutting into bars. Makes 3 dozen.
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
12 pitted dates chopped
3 eggs
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup peanut butter
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the remaining ingredients. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients,mixing until well combined.Line a 10-by-15 inch baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the mixture evenly on top. Bake @ 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before cutting into bars. Makes 3 dozen.