Energy Bars

3 ½ C Oats

½ C Sunflower Seeds

½ C Pumpkin Seeds

½ C Wheat Germ

½ C Oat Bran

3 T Flax Seed

1 C Shredded Coconut

1 T Cinnamon

1 t Salt

1 ½ C Natural Peanut Butter

1 C Honey

4 T Butter, melted

16 oz Dark Chocolate Chips*

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×13 inch pan with foil.

 

Combine the first 9 ingredients in a large bowl (oats to salt).

 

In a separate bowl, stir together the Peanut Butter, Honey and melted Butter. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Press mixture into the 9×13 inch pan and bake for 15 minutes.

 

*For Chocolate Chips:

1. Sprinkle over the baked mixture and place back into the oven until melted (a few minutes). Spread melted chocolate evenly over the bars and cool.

OR

2. Mix them into the batter before baking.

 

Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars, wrap individually and store in the refrigerator.