Hearty Barley and Fruit Bars

Submitted by Chef #704778

"These bars are healthy and slightly addictive! You can vary the grains and fruit as desired. Consider adding nuts or seeds for additional depth of flavor."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Yields: 24-36 bars

ingredients

• 1 cup multi-grain flour
• 1⁄4 cup wheat germ
• 1⁄4 cup flax seed meal
• 2 tablespoons psyllium
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces vanilla yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup egg white
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3⁄4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup rolled barley
• 1⁄2 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup pitted dates, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup shredded coconut
• 1⁄4 cup lecithin granules

directions

1. Combine dry powdered ingredients on a large bowl.
2. In a medium sized bowl, combine wet ingredients.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir to combine.
4. Stir in fruits and barley until moistened.
5. Spread into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9 pan.
6. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.