Oatmeal Protein bars
Prep time: 40mins Cook time: 30mins
Ingredients:
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For the base:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup oat flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup Folona pea protein powder
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
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For the caramel drizzle:
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp coconut oil, melted
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, oat flour, shredded coconut, pea protein powder, cinnamon, and ginger.
- In a separate bowl, mix honey, almond butter, and applesauce until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in chopped walnuts (if using) and chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the bars cool, prepare the caramel drizzle. In a small saucepan, combine almond butter, honey, maple syrup, coconut oil, and a pinch of sea salt. Heat over low heat, whisking constantly, until smooth and melted.
- Once the bars are cool, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top and spread evenly with a spoon.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars.
Tips:
- For a sweeter base, use 3 tablespoons of honey instead of 2.
- Substitute chopped pecans or almonds for walnuts.
- For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts and use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts (per bar):
Calories: 320 Fat: 13g (saturated 4g) Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 40mg Carbohydrates: 35g (fiber 6g, sugar 10g) Protein: 15g
Note: This is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.