Cheap Energy Bars

This recipe is a gift from my friend Gary.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2  eggs
• 2⁄3 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 2  cups  old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick or instant)
• 1⁄2 cup  oat bran
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon table salt
• 1⁄2 cup  unsweetened  shredded coconut
• 1⁄2 cup  mixed dried fruit or 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. In work bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand blender), beat eggs until frothy. Add peanut butter, milk, honey and brown sugar and beat until well combined.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, oat bran, baking powder, table salt, coconut and dried fruit (or chocolate chips). Add 1/3 of the dry mixture to the bowl and blend on low until just combined. Add 1/2 the remaining dry mixture and repeat; then add the last dose of dry mixture and beat on low until just combined.
3. Line a 9x13" baking pan with plastic wrap and spray thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray. Oil hands lightly. Transfer dough to baking pan and press out to form an even layer. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
4. Transfer chilled dough to a greased baking sheet and remove the plastic. Bake in preheated 300°F oven for 20 minutes or until firm to touch. Cool and cut into 2" squares.