Makes 1 8″ square pan
Chewy fruit-nut bars, high in protein and good for eating on the trail or in your tent when it’s pocket-food weather.
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup milk powder
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1/3 cup soy flour
• 1/4 cup wheat bran
• 1/2 cup each almonds, walnuts, brazil or filbert nuts, whole or chopped
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• enough grape or apple juice to make thick batter
Mix all ingredients well. Spread into 8-inch square pan. Bake at 300º F for 30 to 40 minutes or until firm. Cut into squares but allow to cool before removing from pan.
Variation: add dates or chopped apricots.