HEALTHY PROTEIN BARS

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A tasty natural ingredient protein bar. Most of the carbs in this recipe are low glycemic. The balanced ratio of protein, carbs, and healthy fat provides a long lasting supply of energy. The omega 3 fat in the flax meal balances the omega 6 in the oats. These bars are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, calcium, and magnesium.

Provided by ranch-girl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup wheat bran (not bran cereal)
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1 cup almond meal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained & mashed
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl, or blend in food processor.
  • Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
  • Spread mixture into a 9x13" greased (or non-stick) cake pan. I use a glass pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until dry to the touch and lightly browned at the edges.
  • Cool and cut into 12 bars. I store them in the frig to keep them fresh.
  • Alternate "orange" version: Replace honey and water with 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, and replace cinnamon and ginger with 1 t dried orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.1, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 133.1, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 11.6, Protein 11.1

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