Homemade Nut Free Protein Bars
A healthy alternative to store-bought granola bars, these chewy nut-free protein bars are perfect for snacking on-the-go!
Servings 8 bars
Calories 187kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats old fashioned
- ⅓ cup protein powder
- ¼ cup flax seed meal
- ¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour or white all-purpose
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 baking sheet with parchment paper for easy protein bar removal.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, protein powder, flax meal, flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together apple sauce, honey and vanilla. Pour mixture over the oat mixture and stir well. Add raisins and stir again until mixture is evenly incorporated.
- Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking pan using a rubber spatula to press the mixture firmly into the pan in an even layer.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
If I want to use sugar instead of honey and applesauce, what would be the amount?
I would not swap those ingredients out on this recipe.Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1.5mg