CopyCat Energy Bars
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Chewy homemade energy bars packed with raisins, oats, almonds, and molasses. A wholesome snack that mimics store-bought energy bars.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dark raisins
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
- 1 cup sliced almonds (optional)
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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Step 1.
Chop the raisins, using a food processor if possible, until they are finely chopped and no large pieces remain; set them aside.
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Step 2.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, molasses, and egg until the mixture is smooth, light, and well combined.
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Step 3.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, dry milk, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ginger until evenly distributed.
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Step 4.
Blend the dry mixture into the creamed mixture alternately with the skim milk, stirring just until no dry streaks remain and a thick batter forms.
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Step 5.
Stir in the oats, chopped raisins, and half the almonds (if desired) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Step 6.
Pour the batter into a greased 13x9x2 inch pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
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Step 7.
Sprinkle the remaining almonds (if desired) evenly over the top of the batter.
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Step 8.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes, until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 9.
Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then cut into 1x4 inch bars.
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