The Walking Dead: Episode 1 – Energy Bar

Protecting Clementine has become my top priority. I feel responsible for her, but I feel like maybe I need her more than she needs me; her spirit keeps me motivated. We’ve taken shelter with a group of people in a pharmacy, and I’ve managed to gather a couple of energy bars I found lying around. Packed with oats, fruits and nuts they’re filled with the essentials to keep us all alive during this chaos, but who do I give them to? Whoever needs them the most? Whoever has been nice to me? I could even use them as a bargaining tool or with hold them as punishment… I’m not even sure I deserve one.

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This recipe makes 6-8 Energy Bars.

What you will need: A square tray, some greaseproof/baking paper, a small saucepan and a large bowl.

Ingredients:

125g / ⅔ Cup Butter

40g / ¼ Cup Dark Brown Sugar

5 Tablespoons Maple Syrup

250g / 2 Cups Oats

50g / ⅓ Cup Pecans (Chopped)

50g / ⅓ Cup Dried Cherries (Chopped)

25g / ⅛ Cup Salted Peanuts (Chopped)

To Garnish:

Melted Dark (70%+) Chocolate

Making the Energy Bar:

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and grease and line a deep, square baking tray. Add the oats, chopped nuts and fruit to a large bowl.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter, sugar and maple syrup together. Simmer it gently for about 2 minutes then pour the melted mixture over the oats and mix well. Once combined, transfer the mixture to the prepared tray.
3. Smooth out the mixture until even, and pat it down until firm. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until golden on top.
4. Once cooked, allow to cool before removing from the pan and cutting into bars. Garnish the energy bars with a drizze of some good quality melted chocolate. Consume before facing any zombie hoard.

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a big fan of the Walking Dead TV show, and not really a fan of the comics – so I was naturally apprehensive about playing the game. But it really is a bit of a masterpiece and my latest obsession. I also love all the ingredients in these bars, so I thought maybe Clementine would too, but even if she didn’t the chocolate would sweeten the experience.   

Like this? You might also enjoy the EarthBound – Peanut Cheese Bar.

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