Chocolate & Peanut Butter Protein Bars
from BodyTrends.com
Need a boost after your workout? This wonderful
combination of flavors and moistness make this recipe from Body Trends
one you will return to again and again. Not only does this recipe
taste great, but it is good for you.
Ingredients:
- 2 Level scoops
of chocolate soy
or whey-based protein powder
- 1 Tablespoon
of natural peanut butter
- 1/4 Cup steel
cut oatmeal*
- 4 Egg whites
- 1/4 Teaspoon
vanilla extract
- 1/2 Cup unsweetened
applesauce
Directions:
- Preheat oven
to 350 degrees F.
- Mix egg whites
& uncooked oatmeal. Add remaining ingredients.
- Spray nonstick
cooking spray in a 8"x8" baking dish. Spread mixture in
an even layer, over the bottom of the dish. Bake for 20 minutes,
or until the edge starts to pull away from the sides of the dish.
- Let cool for
5 minutes and cut into bars.
Makes 9 bars
Nutritional information-
Calories- 251
Protein- 34g
Fat- 7g
Carbohydrates- 13g
* Steel cut oats refers to the basic chopping of oats from their
original form.
Rolled oats are actually processed and lose nutrients in the transition.
Rolled oats are the most common form (think Quaker) found in the grocery
store chains.
Steel cut oats are available at most health food stores. They are
usually sold in bulk and are often called Irish oats.
An equal amount of regular rolled oats can be substituted.
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