
I packaged these up for my lunches and snacks next week, because I'm trying to get into this whole being an organized adult thing. It's hard.
Homemade Protein Bar Recipe
1/2 cup instant oats

1 cup nonfat powdered milk
2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal
1/4 cup smooth nut butter (I used peanut; almond, soy or sunflower works, too)
1/2 cup water
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
First, lay out a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper. This is where you'll roll out the bars.

In another bowl, whisk together the water, peanut butter and vanilla. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix to combine. You may need to add an extra Tablespoon or two of water to combine.
The dough will be very sticky. Scoop out onto the parchment paper, then top with plastic cling wrap. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough, then place into a 9" by 13" pan and smooth into the size of the pan. I pre-portioned the bars by pressing a bamboo skewer into the dough before freezing it for four hours. Then, when I removed it from the freezer, I just had to break it along the lines I made.
Keep in the freezer or refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy.
3 comments:
What an interesting recipe! I wonder if I could find a substitute for the dry milk.
What did you think of them?
They remind me a lot of tootsie rolls, just a little bit more sticky and healthy.
Nicely done Kelly! I'm definitely going to give these a try. I have a giant container of protein powder that I'm not using because I hate drinking the shakes so YAY! Thanks!!!
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