Halo Infinite: Energy Bars

  • 2 1/2 cups raw nuts & seeds

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • 1¼ cups dried fruit

  • ¾ cup peanut butter

  • ½ cup plus 2 tbsp honey

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 egg white

    1. Preheat oven to 350°. Chop nuts and seeds and roast.

    2. Place toasted nuts & seeds and 1 cup oats in a food processor and pulse until sandy.

    3. Chop dried fruit and add to nut mixture. Add 1 cup oats and 3 tbsp oil and stir to coat.

    4. Bring honey, salt, and vanilla to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until honey is foaming.

    5. Add peanut butter and stir to combine. Pour into nut mixture mix.

    6. Separate egg white and yolk. Lightly beat white and mix in.

    7. Transfer oat mixture to greased pan with parchment paper and press firmly into an even layer.

    8. Bake 30-35 minutes in a 300F pan. Brush with melted chocolate.

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