Backpacking Bars

Submitted by PinkPanther

"I've been using these for 8 or 9 years for my primary powerbars while hiking. They are delicious, and have a lot more energy than the commercial ones. Try to vary the types of nuts and chocolate chips. Mint are my favorite chips, but butterscotch is a family favorite too. You can also you different flavors of protein powder."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 15 Bars
• Serves: 15

ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oatmeal
• 1⁄2 cup wheat bran
• 1⁄2 cup oat bran
• 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 cup protein powder
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup Karo syrup
• 1 cup nuts
• 1 cup chocolate chips

directions

1. Mix all ingredients. This will be thick, so a stand mixer is useful.
2. Roll into a tube with plastic wrap, or press into a pan.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then cut into 15ish bars.
4. Place in individual baggies.
5. Enjoy while hiking!