Energy bars

Ingredients:

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup dried apricots
• 1/2 cup raw almonds
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried pitted dates
• 1/2 tbsp. low-fat dry milk
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/3 tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 2 large eggs

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Spray a 22 x 33 cm baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Place all ingredients except the eggs and syrup in a food processor and blend well. Add the eggs and syrup and begin blending. The mixture will resemble a coarse paste.
3. Transfer to a baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 20 minutes until set. Cut the mixture into 20 energy bars.