Ingredients
2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup skim milk powder
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cup raisins or chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup peanut butter
Directions
In bowl, combine flour, sugar, skim milk powder, wheat germ and baking
powder; stir in raisins and sunflower seeds. Combine eggs,
oil,molasses and peanut butter. Add to dry ingredients, blending
well. Spread in greased 9 inch square cake pan. Bake in 350 F oven
for 35 minutes or until browned and firm to the touch. Let cool
completely. Cut into24 bars. Bars can be stored in air tight
container for up to 5 days.
Origin: Canadian Living, June 1992. Shared by: Sharon Stevens
Servings: 6 servings
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