Protein Nutrition Bars

Protein Nutrition Bars

Looking for a good protein bar recipe? This makes a meal replacement bar at a mere fraction of the cost of packaged protein bars and none of their glycerin, preservatives, or sugar, these low-fat bars are rich in fiber and taste great with a light spread of natural peanut butter across the top. Served with a protein drink, they make a well-balanced meal. Difficulty: Easy
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups Quick oats
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered non-fat milk
  • 4 scoops low carb chocolate or vanilla protein powder
  • 1 cups Sugar-free maple syrup
  • 2 Egg whites
  • 1/4 cups Orange juice
  • 1 teaspoons Vanilla
  • 1/4 cups Natural applesauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat over to 325 and spray a baking sheet or 9x12 baking dish with non-stick spray. The 9x12 baking dish will yeild thicker bars.
  2. Mix oats, powdered milk, and protein powder in bowl and blend well.
  3. In separate bowl, combine eggwhites, orange juice, applesauce, and the sugar-free syrup and blend well.
  4. Stir liquid mixture into dry ingredients until blended. The consistency will be thick and similar to cookie dough.
  5. Spread batter onto pan and bake until edges are crisp and browned.
  6. Cut into 10 bars and store in airtight container or freeze.
  7. Nutritional Information Per Bar: Calories-157,Carbs-23g,Protein-15g,Fat-.5g,Fiber-4g
  8. Tips:
  9. If you find you want a moister bar, use 1/2 cup of natural applesauce.
  10. Kitchen Tip for Lowfat Baking:
  11. Did you know you can replace the oil in a recipe with an equal amount of applesauce? Applesauce will add the same moisture of fat but not the added calories and it won’t alter the flavor.