Chocolate Honey Energy Bars

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Lightly coat a 9 by 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, oats, dried fruits and chocolate chips until well mixed.

Add the vegetable oil, honey and applesauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.

Pour the honey mixture to the oats mixture.

Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.

Place the mixture into the prepared pan.

Using the back of a spoon or a measuring cup press mixture evenly and firmly into the pan.

Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden and firm to touch.

Let it cool in the pan on a wire rack to room temperature.

Cut into bars.

Note: You can use any dried fruits, such as prunes, raisins, dried cherries.

The bars can be kept in the a air-tight container in the fridge for at least 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.