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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A tasty natural ingredient protein bar. Most of the carbs in this recipe are low glycemic. The balanced ratio of protein, carbs, and healthy fat provides a long lasting supply of energy. The omega 3 fat in the flax meal balances the omega 6 in the oats. These bars are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, calcium, and magnesium. Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats |
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder |
1/2 cup wheat bran (not bran cereal) |
1/2 cup flax seed meal |
1 cup almond meal |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ginger |
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained & mashed |
2 eggs, beaten |
1/4 cup honey |
1/4 cup water |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix dry ingredients.
3. Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl, or blend in food processor.
4. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
5. Spread mixture into a 9x13 greased (or non-stick) cake pan. I use a glass pan.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until dry to the touch and lightly browned at the edges.
7. Cool and cut into 12 bars. I store them in the frig to keep them fresh.
8. Alternate orange version: Replace honey and water with 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, and replace cinnamon and ginger with 1 t dried orange peel.
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