So, I tried Jo-Ann's Power Bar recipe this past weekend, and had one on my way to the hospital this morning. I warmed it just slightly in the microwave, and carried it with my coffee out to the car. It was the perfect on-the-go breakfast, and that's really all I have time for these days. And, I stayed full until nearly 10 a.m. - which is pretty awesome, considering the fact that I ate breakfast at about 5:30 a.m. - so I'd say the recipe was success.
Of course, I can't cook anything without modifying the recipe. So, the original is here: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Jo-Anns-Power-Bars/Detail.aspx and I modified it by replacing the applesauce with mashed bananas, and I replaced the mixed fruit with blueberries. I also added 4 tablespoons of ground flax meal, omitted the vegetable oil entirely, doubled the cinnamon, replaced the sunflower seeds with almonds and added some nutmeg. Oh, and I doubled the recipe, to make thicker bars. I'll definitely make these again.
I spent some time this afternoon talking to my handsome oldest son, Joshua, who is in Korea at the moment. He is an air traffic controller, and he should be home some time in April of 2009. We miss him very, very much, but I have to confess that I'm glad he's having adventures while he's still young and unencumbered! He should have some good stories when he finishes this tour! When I get to missing him too much, I remember what it felt like to be young and to want to see the world and experience life. Josh is doing exactly what he ought to be doing, and I try very hard to keep that in mind. But, boy, am I ever going to be glad when he comes home!
So, if you have a few minutes this week, call your mom - I can tell you that it certainly made MY week to get that call!
Terri
And Through It All — Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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4 comments:
The power bars look really good. I put the recipe on my site! Some day when I have an oven I will try the recipe!
When I read about your son in Korea it reminded me of when my husband was in Korea. We had been married 2 years. Our baby had just had his first birthday when he went. We missed him so much....I know those moments of talking with your son were precious to you.
Amy, thank you for stopping in, and thanks for sharing the story about your husband - I know you missed him terribly, didn't you? But he came home, and Josh will come home too. :)
Terri
Melissa, you have an oven you can use anytime you want to, right over here at Clay Hill... :)
I know it isn't very convenient, but you're welcome to it anytime you need it - heaven knows, I don't use it much these days!
Terri
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