How to Make Energy Bars

Just as we need to drink plenty of water as we work out, we need to replace fats and carbohydrates. Having high-energy foods available during a strenuous workout, like climbing or bike riding, can replace the body's carbohydrate reserves and keep you going longer. Try the following recipe to save a little money making your own flavor-rich energy bars.

Things You'll Need

• 3/4 cup golden raisins
• 3/4 cup dark raisins
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 molasses
• 1 egg or equivalent egg substitute
• 1 1/4 whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup dry milk powder
• 1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup 2 percent or whole milk
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish
• Cooking spray

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Instructions

• 1

  Use a food processor and chop the raisins until fine. Preheat the over to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and toast the almonds 5 - 8 minutes until just golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool.

• 2

  Use a mixer and cream the softened butter, egg, sugar and molasses. Combine the wheat flour, wheat germ, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Blend the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.

• 3

  Stir in the raisins and quick oats. Mix well. Stir in half the almonds, if desired.

• 4

  Coat the 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the mixture evenly into the pan and press down. Top with the remaining toasted almonds.

• 5

  Bake for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. Cool completely. Cut into bars and wrap each individually.