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energy bars, split and toasted, with butter
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Wholesome Energy Bars

Enjoy these whole grain, nut- and fruit- filled rolls. They are delicious split and toasted and served with a bit of butter.
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher
Cost: $4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 2 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
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Instructions

To make in the bread machine

  • Combine all of the ingredients in your bread machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Program the machine for the dough setting and start it.

To make the dough by hand

  • Place the milk and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast over the liquid and allow it to rest five minutes. It should foam and bubble.
    1 cup milk, 3 tablespoon honey, 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • Add the oil, vanilla, flours, orange zest, cornmeal, cinnamon, and salt. Place the bowl on the mixer and stir with the bread hook until a dough ball forms around the hook, scraping down the sides. (Alternatively, you can stir in the flour with a wooden spoon.)
    3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup whole-wheat flour, 2 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour, ½ cup oat flour, ¼ cup cornmeal, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Add the dried fruit and sunflower seeds and continue mixing just until incorporated.
    ¼ cup dried cranberries, ¼ cup golden raisins, ¼ cup raisins, ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • Knead the dough ball for several minutes, either with the dough hook or by hand on a lightly floured surface. Once the dough ball is smooth and elastic, grease the bowl and place the dough ball in the center. Cover and allow the dough to rise until doubled in bulk, about 60 to 90 minutes.

To form the bars

  • Grease a baking sheet. When the dough is ready, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Press the dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Cut into 12 rectangles and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Allow the bars to rise for about 20 minutes.
  • Bake the bars for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool the bars on a rack.
  • Freezing instructions: Place the cooled bars in the freezer bag and seal, removing as much air as possible. Freeze.
  • To thaw and serve: Thaw the desired number of bars at room temperature. Serve at room temperature, or cut the bars in half horizontally, toast, and serve with butter.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and are based on making 24 bars from the recipe. Freeze or use within 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg