HOMEMADE LOW CALORIE GRANOLA & PROTEIN BARS

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Great for a low calorie meal or snack with the right balance of Carbs, fats, and protein. Good for those on Body for Life or other eating programs with 5 to 6 meals per day.

Provided by Darrinw2001

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 12 bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup natural-style peanut butter
1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 cup honey
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries (craisins)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chip
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place first 3 ingredients in oven on cookie sheet to toast for 15 minutes.
  • While they are toasting mix remaining ingredients in large bowl.
  • Let oats and nuts cool after toasting for 10 minutes.
  • While oats and nuts are cooling, take a glass rectangular baking dish and place a sheet of parchment paper in the bottom and coat dish with oil.
  • Mix all ingredients in bowl well, and spoon into baking dish, making sure to press down into a smooth, flat layer.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. let cool for 5 minutes, cut along sides with knife to loosen from pan, and then turn pan over onto a cutting board. cut into 12 individual bars. these will harden some when they cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 137.2, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 20.4, Protein 6.5

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