Marc’S High Fiber Energy Bars

These Marc's High Fiber Energy Bars are the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and satisfying sweetness. Featuring a base of rolled oats, wheat germ, and all-purpose flour, these bars are packed with nutrients while delivering a delicious taste. The heart of the recipe is a luscious filling made from blended prunes and orange juice, offering a natural fruitiness that pairs beautifully with chopped nuts. Topped with a crumbly oat mixture, each bite provides a delightful contrast between the soft, jam-like center and the crisp, golden crust. Ideal for a healthy breakfast on the go, a post-workout snack, or a guilt-free dessert, these bars are versatile and easy to customize. Made with simple pantry staples like brown sugar, honey, and margarine, they come together quickly and bake to perfection in under an hour.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 48

Calories: 1458.3

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Marc's High Fiber Energy Bars are the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and satisfying sweetness. Featuring a base of rolled oats, wheat germ, and all-purpose flour, these bars are packed with nutrients while delivering a delicious taste. The heart of the recipe is a luscious filling made from blended prunes and orange juice, offering a natural fruitiness that pairs beautifully with chopped nuts. Topped with a crumbly oat mixture, each bite provides a delightful contrast between the soft, jam-like center and the crisp, golden crust. Ideal for a healthy breakfast on the go, a post-workout snack, or a guilt-free dessert, these bars are versatile and easy to customize. Made with simple pantry staples like brown sugar, honey, and margarine, they come together quickly and bake to perfection in under an hour.

Ingredients

2 cup Dried prunes -- pitted
2/3 cup Orange juice
1/2 cup Chopped nuts
3/4 cup Margarine -- soft
3/4 cup Packed brown sugar
1/4 cup Honey
1 Egg
1 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup Rolled oats
1/4 cup Wheat germ
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Combine prunes and orange juice in a blender; blend until almost smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
3
Stir chopped nuts into the prune mixture and set aside.
4
In a large bowl, cream together margarine, brown sugar, and honey until smooth.
5
Beat in the egg until well combined.
6
Mix in flour, rolled oats, wheat germ, baking soda, and salt until a dough forms.
7
Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
8
Press slightly less than half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
9
Spread the prune mixture evenly over the dough layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
10
Crumble the remaining dough over the top to cover the prune filling.
11
Gently pat down the top layer to secure it.
12
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and springy to the touch.
13
Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 1x2 inch bars.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 48

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1458.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59.5g92%
Saturated Fat 13.5g68%
Cholesterol 46.6mg16%
Sodium 2949.6mg123%
Total Carbohydrate 204.1g69%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g63%
Sugars 61.1g
Protein 32.8g66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For variety, substitute 1/2 cup of dried apricots for half of the prunes. The fiber content remains approximately the same.

Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

Ensure the bars are completely cooled before cutting to prevent crumbling.

Keywords: high fiber, energy bars, prune bars, oat bars, healthy snack, vegetarian, homemade bars, fruit filling, wheat germ, nuts, baking soda, brown sugar, honey, orange juice, chopped nuts, rolled oats, all purpose flour, margarine, egg, blender

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