Jo-Ann's Power Bars

Jo-Ann's Power Bars
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    1.2K

These homemade Power Bars offer a delightful and wholesome alternative to store-bought granola bars. Packed with nutritious ingredients, they provide a sustained energy boost and are incredibly satisfying. Customize them with your preferred dried fruits and nuts for a truly personalized treat.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    33 g
  • Cholesterol
    16 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    40 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on the sides. Spray the foil with cooking spray. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, wheat and barley nugget cereal, and ground cinnamon. (Mix time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, applesauce, honey, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. (Mix time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly incorporated. (Mix time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the sunflower seeds, chopped walnuts, and dried mixed fruit until evenly distributed throughout the mixture. (Mix time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and spread evenly, pressing down firmly to create a compact layer. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges are firm and lightly golden brown. (Bake time: 30 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan. Use the foil overhang to lift the bars from the pan. (Cool time: 60 minutes)

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Recipe View Cut into bars or squares of your desired size. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal freshness. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

For a chewier texture, use slightly underripe bananas in place of applesauce.
Experiment with different combinations of dried fruits and nuts to create your own signature Power Bar flavor.
Add a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseed meal for an extra boost of nutrients and fiber.
For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes).
These bars can be frozen for longer storage. Wrap individually in plastic wrap or foil before freezing.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 407 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Garnet Ritchie

    A great recipe, my kids love them! Perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack.

  • Ursula Walsh

    Easy to make and a huge hit! Will definitely be making these again.

  • Joey Mcclure

    I substituted dried cranberries and almonds for the mixed fruit and walnuts – delicious! This recipe is so versatile.

  • Zachery Heathcote

    I found that baking them for a few minutes longer made them a bit chewier, which I preferred.

  • Hershel Pfannerstill

    These power bars are amazing! I love that I can control the ingredients and avoid all the processed stuff in store-bought versions.

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