Banana Oat Energy Bars

– Beat the yogurt, sugar, eggs, mashed banana, and vanilla in a mixing bowl
– Gradually add whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and baking soda
– Stir in flax seeds, oats, and chocolate chips
– Pour the batter into a foil-lined 9×13-inch pan and an 8×8-inch pan (or two 9×13 inch pans)
– Spread the batter evenly with a spatula
– Cook the bars for 7-8 minutes at 375 degrees until the top turns light golden brown and springs back to the touch
– Be careful not to overbake to keep them moist in the center
– Let the bars cool in the pan for ten minutes
– Cut them into bars or use a cookie cutter to create the shape

White Chocolate Craisin Oat Energy Bars

– Beat the yogurt, sugar, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla in a mixing bowl
– Gradually add the whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and baking soda
– Stir in the flax seed, oats, white chocolate chips, and Craisins
– Pour the batter into a foil-lined 9 x 13-inch pan and a foil-lined 8 x 8-inch pan (or two 9 x 13-inch pans for slightly thinner bars)
– Spread the batter evenly using a spatula
– Cook the bars for 7-8 minutes at 375 degrees or until the top turns light golden brown and springs back to the touch
– Be careful not to overbake to ensure they stay moist in the center
– The bars will set a little bit as they cool
– Let the bars cool in the pan for ten minutes
– Cut them into bars or use a cookie cutter to cut them into shapes.