Ready made energy bars are perfect fuel for cycling, but if you want to make your own, here is the secret GCN recipe for Uber Bars! Click "Show more" for the full ingredients list.
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Sunflower Oil 120ml/3/4 cup
Soft Dark Brown Sugar 200g/1 cup
Golden Syrup 2 tbsp
Peanut Butter 1 tbsp
Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp

Melt these ingredients in a pan over a low heat until melted and mixed together.

Next, add:

Sesame Seeds 25g / 2 tbsp
Sunflower Seeds 25g / 2 tbsp
Flaked Almonds 50g / 1/2 cup
Sultanas 50g / 1/2 cup
Chopped Dates 50g / 1/2 cup

Gradually stir in thick cut porridge oats/oatmeal 225g / 8 oz

Transfer mixture to a baking tin lined with parchment. Roughly 25 x 15cm or 10 x 6 inches.

Press down firmly with a metal fork.

Place in an oven at 180degrees c, 350 degrees f or gas mark 4 for 10 15 minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don't get over done.

Finally, leave to cool in the tin before you take them out and cut them.

Enjoy!

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