Originally Posted by
Stagger
I showed this thread to Mrs Stagger and here is her contribution.
Found this great recipe for energy bars. Made them a couple of weeks ago and they taste delicious, even the kids like them!
125g dried apricots, roughly chopped
150ml orange juice
50g butter
75g runny honey
50g sultanas
75g pecan nuts
50g mixed pumpkin and sunflower seeds
25g sesame seeds
150g demerara sugar
175g porridge oats
Heat the oven to 190 degrees C/375 degrees F/Gas mark 5. Line the base and sides of a 13 x 25cm (5 x 10 inch) cake tin with baking paper.
Put the apricots and orange juice in a large pan, bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for approx 20 mins or until the apricots have softened. Transfer to a food processor and process to a thick smooth puree.
Spoon the puree back into the pan and add the butter, honey and sugar. Cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally for five minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Spoon into the prepared tin and bake for 15 minutes.
When it's cool, remove from the tin and discard the lining paper. Cut into 14 squares before it cools completely.
Hope you like them!
Linda (Mrs Stagger)
