Homemade Power Bars

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces soy protein powder, approximately 1 cup
• 2 1/4 ounces oat bran, approximately 1/2 cup
• 2 3/4 ounces whole wheat flour, approximately 1/2 cup
• 3/4 ounce wheat germ, approximately 1/4 cup
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 12 ounces assorted dried fruits, approximately 2 cups
• 1 (12 1/3 ounce) package soft silken tofu
• 1/2 cup unfiltered apple juice
• 4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/2 cup packed
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2/3 cup natural-style peanut butter
• canola oil, for pan

Recipe

• 1 line the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper and lightly coat with canola oil. set aside. preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
• 2 in a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, oat bran, wheat flour, wheat germ, and salt. set aside.
• 3 coarsely chop the dried fruit and place in a small bowl and set aside.
• 4 in a third mixing bowl, whisk the tofu until smooth. add the apple juice, brown sugar, eggs, and peanut butter, 1 at a time, and whisk to combine after each addition. add this to the protein powder mixture and stir well to combine. fold in the dried fruit.
• 5 spread evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 205 degrees f.
• 6 remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting into squares. cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
• 7 enjoy!