Trail Bars

I have used raisins in place of dates, and used chopped walnuts and pecans instead of almonds; up to you. The perfect snack and energy booster for a day in the great outdoors, or any occasion. Warning: Addictive!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• ½ cup wheat germ
• ¾ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• ½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• ½ cup chopped dates
• ½ cup chopped dried apricots
• 1 cup jumbo semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, 3/4 cup honey, and lemon juice until well blended. Combine the flour, oats, and wheat germ; mix into the honey mixture. Spread evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan. Set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, beat eggs while gradually pouring in 1/4 cup honey. Stir in almonds, chocolate chips, dates, apricots, coconut, and sesame seeds until they are evenly distributed and well coated. Spread over the crust in the pan.

Step 4

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until center is set, and the top is lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.