Jo-Ann's Power Bars

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OKAY! So these power bars are one of the best ones I have tried yet. I always make my own protein bars and shakes at home, I try not to buy the pre-made ones. These are good and solid and are great to pack in your bag for hiking. I love dried cranberries with a passion so I made sure to put loads of those in.

Here is the recipe, enjoy!

Ingredients: 

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•  1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup Grape Nuts Cereal
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seed kernels
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup to 1 cup of chopped dried mixed fruit

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, cereal, and cinnamon. Add the egg, applesauce, honey, brown sugar, and oil. Mix well. Stir in the sunflower seeds, walnuts, and dried fruit. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
3. Bake 30 minutes, or until firm and lightly browned around the edges. Let cool. Use the foil to lift from the pan. Cut into bars or squares, and store in the refrigerator.