Granola Energy Bars

This is not a traditional bar recipe. It can be made with all organic ingredients if you choose. It is packed with healthy ingredients that you are sure to enjoy. All my children comment, 'Mom, I love these things.' These are great for camping, sporting events, or anytime when you need that extra kick of energy topped with chocolate.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 300 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup wheat germ
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
• ¾ cup raisins
• ½ cup oat bran
• ⅔ cup sunflower seeds
• 3 tablespoons flax seeds
• 3 ½ cups old fashioned or quick cooking oats
• ½ cup toasted sesame seeds (such as Sun Luck®)
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Combine the oatmeal, raisins, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, oat bran, flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a mixer. Mix in peanut butter, honey, and melted butter. Press mixture evenly into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Spread the melted chocolate chips over top; refrigerate until hard, about 30 minutes. Cut into bars.