Energy Bar
Good for you energy bar.
Adapted from my book The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents. This energy bar recipe is great for active kids who need a boost of quick energy after a sports event.
2 cups quick cooking or instant oatmeal
1 cup chopped nuts
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/3 cup honey
1-1/4 cups dried fruit of your choice (cranberries, cherries, etc.)
1 cup honey graham cereal squares, crushed coarsely
Preheat oven to 350.
Line an 8x8 baking pan with foil, letting foil hang over sides. Spray foil. Pour oatmeal and nuts onto cookie sheet and bake about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and honey in saucepan. Cook until boiling. Pour in oat mixture dried fruit and crushed cereal and stir until blended.
Pour into pan, pressing mixture firmly.
Bake 15-18 minutes. After it comes out of oven and sits a few minutes, press again down firmly on top, using foil or wrap to protect your hands. Let cool and remove from pan.
Cut into 12 energy bars.
