Homemade Power Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 c dried apricots (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 4 tbsp sunflower seeds
• 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp almond slivers
• 2 tbsp ground flax seed
• 4 tbsp coconut
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 c organic butter
• 3/4 c maple syrup
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 1/2 tbsp organic molasses
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3 c quick cooking GF oatmeal

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients (dry ingredients) and then set aside.
2. In a large heavy saucepan, heat the butter and stir in the remaining ingredients (wet ingredients) and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the dry oat mixture. Mix well. Turn into a 13x9inch baking pan: press mixture to form an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Cut into bars while still warm. Then allow to cool. Keep refrigerated.

Category: “Just for kids” recipes