Homemade Nut Free Protein Bars

4.38 stars average

A healthy alternative to store-bought granola bars, these chewy nut-free protein bars are perfect for snacking on-the-go!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings bars

Calories 187kcal

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.
2 cups oats, 1/3 cup protein powder, 1/4 cup flax seed meal, 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon 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.
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup raisins
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.

I would not swap those ingredients out on this recipe.