Maple energy squares

Servings: 16

Ingredients
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup skim milk powder
• 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust flavor)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

2. Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil.

3. In a food processor, combine the oats, skim milk, sunflower seeds, flour, maple syrup, and eggs. Process until the mixture is almost smooth, about 10 seconds.

4. Stir in the cranberries, apricots, and almonds. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with coconut flakes.

5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set.

Nutritional information per square
Calories: 130
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Fat: 3 grams
Fiber: 1 gram

Created by: Mélanie Olivier, sports nutritionist
Source: Maple from Canada