Bird Seed Energy Bars

for Super Bowl - Holidays and Events

These bars are full of crunchy seeds, wheat germ, and rolled oats for fiber, and protein. Since they keep in the freezer for months, I love to grab them straight from the freezer and pack them for snacks on the ski hill.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 servings

Bird Seed Energy Bars

Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup brown sugar

packed

1 cup wheat germ

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups whole wheat flour

2 eggs

beaten

1 cup honey

1 cup canola oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup flax seeds

½ cup sesame seeds

½ cup sunflower seeds

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

12th Man-Hattan

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x14 inch ovenproof baking dish.

Step 2

Mix the rolled oats brown sugar wheat germ cinnamon and flour together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs honey canola oil vanilla and salt until evenly blended. and stir into the oat mixture. Stir in the flax seeds sesame seeds sunflower seeds and chocolate chips. Use your hands to mix the ingredients and press the mixture into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until the edges are golden brown 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into 2 inch bars.

Nutritional Information

Bird Seed Energy Bars

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 321

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.1g 12%

Carbohydrates: 43.5g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 22.7g

Fat: 15.2g 23%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 15.5mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 21.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 30.7mcg 8%

Calcium: 62.6mg 6%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 72.8mg 26%

Potassium: 211.3mg 6%

Sodium: 109.5mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 136.7

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.