Homemade Nut & Honey Energy Bars

These delicious high protein, high fiber treats are great as a pre or post workout snack.

  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup granola
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup flax seeds
  • ½ cup wheat germ
  • ½ cup bran
  • ½ cup protein powder, soy or whey
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup pecans
  • Optional: ¼ to ½ cup coconut, raisins, or dried fruit

Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan or 10 x 10. Mix dry ingredients. Mix peanut butter, honey and maple syrup in a saucepan and stir until very hot, but don’t boil! Pour and mix over dry ingredients. Press into pan. Let it sit for 24 hours in fridge. Cut into bars. Wrap individually or store in airtight container in the fridge or freezer.