Wild Things Nutritional Energy Bars

Fuel Up Right Before Workouts & Outdoor Excursions

If you’re looking for the perfect on-the-go meal/desert treat, these are the best-tasting energy bars on the planet. I created them in my own kitchen, and I sold 5,000 bars as a fundraiser in just 2 months. Now, I’m sharing the recipe with you! Make a batch to store in your freezer for a quick grab when you’re in a rush or are going for a hike, workout, or long drive. This bar will provide you with more than enough fuel for your activities, and it tastes great! Enjoy, but don’t eat too many or have them before going to bed, as all that sugar, even though from more natural, “healthy” sources (granola, dried fruit, brown rice syrup, agave, etc.), will just get stored as fat–something to remember the next time you grab a energy bar at the convenience store. This is just one of the great recipes you’ll learn in the GET IT BACK, 4-Week Fitness System.

Ingredients
1 cup oat granola (any flavor you like)
1 cup rolled oats
3 cups of your favorite dried fruit, nut & seed mixture
1/3 cup agave
2/3 cup brown rice syrup
2/3 cup vanilla whey protein powder
2/3 cup natural crunchy peanut butter (no added sugar)
1/4 cup carob chips (optional)

Directions
Remember: “Clean as you go is the pro.” (This is a quote from a friend of mine who’s a professional chef. It means you should clean up as you go along instead of waiting until the very end. Good advice!)

Preheat oven to 300º. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and then mix thoroughly with your hands (don’t lick your fingers!). Be patient and keep mixing, as it takes a while to absorb all the protein powder. Do not add water! Press the mixture evenly across a lightly greased, 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Let them sit for 30 minutes before cutting into 16 bars. Cover and keep at room temperature for a couple of hours, as the flavor will improve. Then pack into small plastic bags and store in the freezer.