Homemade Energy Bars

If you’re like me you enjoy an energy bar as a pick me up snack but cringe at the pricetag in the grocery store. Why not make your own? It’s actually a lot easier than you think.

Ingredients:

3½ cups     Rolled oats
¾ cup     Light syrup; – or honey
2 scoops     Protein powder
1½ cup     Non-fat dry milk
1 tbsp     Cinnamon
2     Egg whites
¼ cup     Juice – orange juice, etc.  Any will do!
½ tsp     Vanilla extract
1 cup     Chopped dates – again, customize to your tastes
1½     Bananas, mashed

Directions:

1. Mix all of the dry ingredients
2. Add the liquid ingredients and mix well
3. Spread on waxed paper (use non-stick spray if you prefer) and shape into bars
4. (Some have used muffin tins – use your imagination!)
5. Bake at 325°F for approximately 15 minutes – remove from oven when the bottom of the bars have turned golden brown
6. Let cool…  and enjoy!!