Energy Bars

serves 24 (3x1.5inch bars)

1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup shelled unsalted raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup whole-grain pastry flour or whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pitted dried prunes
1/2 cup non fat dry milk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly coat 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray

Place all ingredients, except maple syrup and eggs, in a food processo and pulse until everything is finely CHOPPED. Add syrup and eggs, pulse until mixture is well combines. It should resemble a coarse paste.

Transfer to the baking pan and spread evenly to cover the bottom. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes, then cut into 24 bars. Store in airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutritional content, per serving (1 bar) :
135 calories
5g fat
5g protein
20g carbs
2.5g fiber

Source: Ellie Krieger's "The Food You Crave" cookbook