Pack It And Go Energy Bars

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This is a great recipe for taking on a hike, a picnic, camping, or just to have in the car for a pick me up! From foodnetwork.com

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 300f.

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Place oats and sliced almonds on a baking sheet.

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Toast in oven for 10 minutes.

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Set aside.

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Turn the oven to 325f.

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Place raisins , apricots , oats , and almonds in a food processor.

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Pulse about 10 times until coarsely chopped.

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Set aside.

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In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with a paddle , beat the butter , brown sugar , molasses and egg until light and fluffy.

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In a separate bowl , combine both flours , dry milk , wheat germ , baking powder , baking soda , vanilla , and salt.

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Add to the creamed mixture.

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Add the milk and mix thoroughly.

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Add dried fruit mixture.

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Butter a 13x9-inch baking pan.

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Pour in the batter and spread evenly.

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Bake for about 30 minutes , until set.

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Cool in the pan.

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Cut into 18 bars.

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To store , wrap bars individually in plastic wrap or those little snack baggies.

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Will keep for about 1 week.

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For longer storage , freeze for up to 3 months.

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Ingredients

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quick-cooking oats, sliced almonds, dark raisin, golden raisin, dried apricot, unsalted butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg, unbleached all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, nonfat dry milk powder, toasted wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, salt, milk