No-Bake Energy Bars

For any of the recipes below, start by combining the liquid sweetener, nut butter, and any water or other wet ingredients in a medium bowl. Using a fork or rubber spatula, mix in the remaining ingredients until thoroughly combined. If the mixture is too dry, add more water by the teaspoon until it begins to hold together. Press the mixture into a small pan lined with wax paper (I use an small 8"x6" pyrex pan), cover with plastic wrap, and chill until firm. Cut into eight bars and store in the refrigerator or freezer.

chocolate peanut butter

1/3 cup brown rice syrup
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tbsp warm water
1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup dry quick oats
1/4 cup ground brown flaxseed
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
3 tbsp soy protein powder
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup dried coconut or sliced almonds
1/4 tsp salt

peanut butter and jelly

3 tbsp brown rice syrup
3 tbsp raspberry jam
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 1/2 tbsp warm water
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup ground brown flaxseed
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
3 tbsp soy protein powder
3/4 cup dry quick oats
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 tsp salt

lemon-coconut-cranberry

1/3 cup brown rice syrup
1/2 cup almond butter
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp lemon extract
3/4 cup dry quick oats
1/4 cup ground brown flaxseed
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
2 tbsp soy protein powder
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried coconut
1/4 tsp salt

Like a Clif Bar.