Best Energy Bars By Ellie Krieger Recipes

HIGH ENERGY MIX

High Energy Mix image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories dessert

Time 5m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
1/3 cup diced dried apricots
2/3 cup pumpkin seeds
2/3 cup almonds
2/3 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Separate into 1/3 cup portions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 1.8 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams

WALNUT AND DRIED CHERRY BARS

Walnut and Dried Cherry Bars image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 bars, serving size: 1 bar

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or regular whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg, beaten to mix
1 egg white
3/4 cup chopped dried tart cherries
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Cooking spray
1/4 cup "fruit only" apricot preserves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the honey, applesauce, oil, egg and egg white until well combined. Stir in the oatmeal mixture until well combined. Add the dried cherries and walnuts.
Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Put the preserves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the bars come out of the oven, brush with the preserves. Cool completely and cut into 12 bars, about 4 by1 1/2 inches each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 60 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams

FIG-AND-WALNUT ENERGY BARS

Fig-and-Walnut Energy Bars image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup bran cereal
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup walnut pieces
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped stemmed dried figs
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Place the oats, cereal, flour, walnuts, figs, dry milk, cinnamon and ginger in a food processor; coarsely chop.
Add the honey and eggs; pulse until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to the pan; spread evenly with your fingers. Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then cut into 16 bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 27 milligrams, Sodium 31 milligrams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams