Energy Bars

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons fast rise yeast
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 tablespoons whey powder (or fat free dry milk)
• 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
• 1/2 cup quick oat
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hot water (120' - 130' F)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon liquid honey
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid lecithin (optional)
• 1/2 cup raw carrot
• 1/2 cup apple
• 1/2 cup zucchini
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup dried apricot
• 1/4 cup natural almonds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seed
• 1/2-1 cup unbleached all purpose flour

Directions

1. 1

   Grate carrot and apple.

2. 2

   Chop nuts and dried apricots.

3. 3

   Combine undissolved yeast with next 6 dry ingredients.

4. 4

   Add water, oil, honey and lecithin.

5. 5

   Mix well.

6. 6

   Stir in carrot, apple, raisins, nuts and dried fruit.

7. 7

   Knead in enough all purpose flour so that the dough is no longer sticky.

8. 8

   Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Punch down and roll onto floured surface to 1/2" in thickness.

10. 10

    Cut into bars approx 1" X 3", or to desired shape and size.

11. 11

    Place on baking sheet lightly sprayed with a non-stick cooking spray.

12. 12

    Let rise for 40 min - 60 minute.

13. 13

    Bake in 350' F oven for about 10 - 15 minute.

14. 14

    Enjoy!