Nut-less Energy Bars

Great for quick breakfasts and snacks as well as those energy intensive mid-winter skiing expeditions!

Mix together until well blended:

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar

Add and mix well:

1 egg
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Blend into this mixture:

1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk powder

Add and mix well:

1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup corn flakes
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup dried apple bits*

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for topping (see Topping directions below)

Spread batter into a well-greased 10 inch by 15 inch baking sheet and bake at 350° F. for about 20 minutes or until evenly browned.

Topping: About 5 minutes before these are done, put 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar in sauce pan and heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring until well blended. Spread chocolate topping on energy bars after removing them from oven, allow to cool and cut into squares.

*Hint: Use your kitchen scissors to "cut" dried apple slices into "bits"!