[vc_row][vc_column][trg_recipe template=”recipe4″ img_src=”media_lib” imgwidth=”500″ imgheight=”333″ imgcrop=”true” img_align=”center” img_alt=”Homemade Energy Bars” img_caption=”Homemade Energy Bars” summary=”” other_notes=”” cooking_method=”Baking” prep_time=”23″ cook_time=”7″ ing_heading=”Ingredients” ingredients=”%5B%7B%22list%22%3A%22Banana%20Oat%20Energy%20Bars%5Cn1%2F2%20cup%20(63g)%20wheat%20germ%5Cn3%2F4%20cup%20(97g)%20whole%20wheat%20flour%5Cn1%20tsp%20(4g)%20baking%20soda%5Cn1%20cup%20(120g)%20low-fat%20plain%20Greek%20yogurt%20or%20plain%20yogurt%5Cn1%2F2%E2%80%933%2F4%20cup%20(100-150g)%20brown%20sugar%5Cn2%20eggs%5Cn1%2F2%20cup%20(115g)%20mashed%20banana%2C%20(roughly%201%20large%20banana)%5Cn1%20tsp%20(5mL)%20vanilla%5Cn3%20cups%20(241g)%20oats%5Cn3%20Tbsp%20(30g)%20flax%20seeds%5Cn1%2F3%20cup%20(60g)%20dark%20chocolate%20chips%2C%20optional%5Cn%5CnWhite%20Chocolate%20Craisin%20Oat%20Energy%20Bars%5Cn1%2F2%20cup%20(63g)%20wheat%20germ%5Cn3%2F4%20cup%20(97g)%20whole%20wheat%20flour%5Cn1%20tsp%20(4g)%20baking%20soda%5Cn1%20cup%20(120g)%20low-fat%20plain%20Greek%20yogurt%20or%20plain%20yogurt%5Cn1%2F2%E2%80%933%2F4%20(100-150g)%20cup%20brown%20sugar%5Cn2%20eggs%5Cn1%2F2%20cup%20(90g)%20unsweetened%20applesauce%20or%20pumpkin%20puree%5Cn1%20tsp%20(5mL)%20vanilla%5Cn3%20cups%20(241g)%20oats%5Cn3%20Tbsp%20(30g)%20flax%20seeds%5Cn1%2F3%20cup%20(60g)%20white%20chocolate%20chips%5Cn1%2F3%20cup%20(50g)%20Craisins%22%7D%5D” recipe_yield=”24 Bars” calories=”231″ suitable_for_diet_other=”Low-Sodium, Vegetarian, Peanut-Free, Tree-Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Alcohol-Free” total_fat=”6″ saturated_fat=”2″ trans_fat=”0″ polyunsat_fat=”2″ monounsat_fat=”2″ cholesterol=”28″ sodium=”114″ carbohydrate=”37″ fiber=”5″ sugar=”13″ added_sugar=”10″ protein=”8″ calcium=”47″ iron=”2″ potassium=”250″ vitamin_c=”1″ vitamin_e=”0″ vitamin_b1=”0″ vitamin_b2=”0″ vitamin_b3=”1″ vitamin_b6=”0″ phosphorus=”222″ magnesium=”78″ zinc=”2″ custom_nutrients=”%5B%7B%22level%22%3A%220%22%2C%22text_style%22%3A%22normal%22%7D%5D” enable_numbering=”” hide_name=”true” hide_date=”true” hide_author=”true” social_heading=”Share this recipe” social_sticky=”true” img_lib=”13767″][trg_recipe_method method_title=”Direction for preparing this dish”][vc_column_text]
Banana Oat Energy Bars
– Beat the yogurt, sugar, eggs, mashed banana, and vanilla in a mixing bowl
– Gradually add whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and baking soda
– Stir in flax seeds, oats, and chocolate chips
– Pour the batter into a foil-lined 9×13-inch pan and an 8×8-inch pan (or two 9×13 inch pans)
– Spread the batter evenly with a spatula
– Cook the bars for 7-8 minutes at 375 degrees until the top turns light golden brown and springs back to the touch
– Be careful not to overbake to keep them moist in the center
– Let the bars cool in the pan for ten minutes
– Cut them into bars or use a cookie cutter to create the shape
White Chocolate Craisin Oat Energy Bars
– Beat the yogurt, sugar, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla in a mixing bowl
– Gradually add the whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and baking soda
– Stir in the flax seed, oats, white chocolate chips, and Craisins
– Pour the batter into a foil-lined 9 x 13-inch pan and a foil-lined 8 x 8-inch pan (or two 9 x 13-inch pans for slightly thinner bars)
– Spread the batter evenly using a spatula
– Cook the bars for 7-8 minutes at 375 degrees or until the top turns light golden brown and springs back to the touch
– Be careful not to overbake to ensure they stay moist in the center
– The bars will set a little bit as they cool
– Let the bars cool in the pan for ten minutes
– Cut them into bars or use a cookie cutter to cut them into shapes.
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