Trail Bars
Description
I have used raisins in place of dates, and used chopped walnuts and pecans instead of almonds; up to you. The perfect snack and energy booster for a day in the great outdoors, or any occasion. Warning: Addictive!
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter
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3/4 cup honey
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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2 cups whole wheat flour
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1 cup quick-cooking oats
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1/2 cup wheat germ
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2 eggs
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1/4 cup honey
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1 cup chopped almonds
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1 cup jumbo semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup chopped dates
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1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
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1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
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2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, 3/4 cup honey, and lemon juice until well blended. Combine the flour, oats, and wheat germ; mix into the honey mixture. Spread evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
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In another bowl, beat eggs while gradually pouring in 1/4 cup honey. Stir in almonds, chocolate chips, dates, apricots, coconut, and sesame seeds until they are evenly distributed and well coated. Spread over the crust in the pan.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until center is set, and the top is lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.