Protein Granola Bar - Recipe

2 1/2 cups (200 g) rolled oats
3 scoops (100 g) vanilla protein powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (122 g) unsweetened applesauce
3 Tbs (20 g) ground flax
1/4 cup (84 g) honey
1/3 cup (80 g) brown sugar

1/2 cup (56 g) almonds (chopped)
1/2 cup (80 g) dried fruit (chopped)
1/2 cup (68 g) shredded coconut

Mix the oats, protein powder, baking soda, extract, applesauce, flax, honey, and brown sugar in a bowl. Stir in almonds, dried fruit, and coconut. Spray a 9x13 inch cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Press mixture over cookie sheet evenly to the edges. Bake 18-20 minutes in a 325 degree oven. Let cool and cut into 12 bars. Store in air-tight container in refrigerator.

Calories - 216.8
Fat - 6.4 g
Carbs - 33.2 g (3.9 fiber)
Protein - 10.7 g



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