Description
Make these Healthy Protein Oatmeal Bars for a simple, satisfying snack perfect for meal prepping. They taste wonderful and give you the energy you need for busy days, just like the food from our grandmother’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: oats, protein powder, flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: applesauce, maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Cut into 12 bars. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can add 1/2 cup of mix-ins like chopped nuts or dried fruit before pressing into the pan.
- These bars store well at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For an extra protein boost, use a flavored protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Healthy Bites
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 7g
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 7g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not Specified
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg