High Protein Bars

Excellent high energy food for backpacking or a nutritious snack.

Recipe Ingredients:

5 large eggs, (or 10 egg whites)
1 cup light olive oil
1 1/2 cups honey
1/2 cup corn syrup
Juice and pulp of 3 oranges
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cup soy flour
1/2 cup dry milk powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a jelly-roll baking pan; set aside.
   
2. Beat eggs in large mixing bowl. Add oil, honey, corn syrup and oranges. mixing well.
   
3. Blend together wheat flour, soy flour, dry milk, spices and remaining dry ingredients; mixing well. Pour into prepared baking pan and bake for 40 minutes.
   
4. When cool, cut into bars and wrap in plastic wrap or foil and store in the freezer.
   

Makes 36 to 48 bars.

Note: You can use 2 cups honey and omit the corn syrup. For variation, add 1 1/2 cups raisins or chocolate chips if desired.