Cliff Bars

So I love baking, It is completely possible that I survive off of PB&J sandwiches however, that is not a completely balanced diet. So I often times make my own granola bars and cookies. I really do like Cliff and Luna bars. I normally buy one a week, and however I don't want to get addicted to processed foods so I decided to make my own. The fact that I had a bunch of super ripe bananas aided my decision to make a banana flavor bar as well.  
And for the main event!!!!!!! I made "Cliff Bars|".

For the base it was equal for all

the bars:

Oats (grinded in the vitamix)

Whole wheat flour

A splash of water

Agave syrup

Puffed rice cereal

Cinnamon

Baking powder

Wheat Bran

Wheat Germ

look like this:

For the "everything version"

Mashed bananas, peanuts, sunflower seeds, banana chips, raisins, pineapple....I think that’s it

For the "Tropical version"

Mashed bananas, coconut, pineapple, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, Lemon and Lemon zest.....

For the "chocolate version"

Dates, LOADS of Carob powder, almonds, peanuts.....

I mixed it all and then I laid them flat on a cookie sheet and tried (YES, TRIED) to make them somewhat even. However, we can see that was a fail. I also laughed because as I was pouring the mixture onto the cookie sheets, it did look disgusting. I guess this is what it’s going to look like when it comes out. (Sorry, that was inappropriate; I shall bow down in shame).

 warning: the picture above does not look like edible food at all!!!!

And then I baked, baked and baked some more. I also stood next to the oven some; my mom said I was going to burn my butt off. But I like the warmth that it emits. When it was finally done, I waited (yup, I actually waited and didn't have a taste test). Then when they were cool, I cut them and instead of wrapping them individually (cuz I’m a lazy bum) I stuck them inside a Tubaware container so I can grab and go and wrap them in a napkin for my sisters' lunches, etc.

Finally, at the end of the day, I was able to try one (I waited so it would be an after dinner dessert). I must say, they came out a whole lot softer than a Cliff Bar, yet they were pretty darn good. I don't like to measure my food anymore because it creates anxiety for me; however I already know I will add more cereal next time. It’s all trial and error baby. Lol