Recipe: DIY Power Bars

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper with enough overhang on the sides to easily remove the bars from the pan.
2. In a large bowl, stir all the ingredients together until evenly combined. I found that using my KitchenAid was best for this as the final mixture is pretty thick and difficult to mix by hand.
3. Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan and press very firmly into an even layer. You want it packed in as tight as possible. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned on the edges. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack for 1 hour, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 1 more hour.
4. Remove bars from the pan using the overhang on the sides and cut into bars. Individually wrap each bar in plastic wrap or parchment and store at room temperature for 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.