Protein Bars Vegan (IWILLTRANSFORM)

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
3 Tbs plus 2 tsp flaxseed meal (21 g)1/4 warm water (add more if mixture is too dry)1 Tbs Vanilla extract2 scoops of plain, unsweetened protein powder (I used 30 grams of Jarrow Plain Brown Rice Protein)1/4 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1 Tbs carob powder1 C sunflower seeds (120g, process 2/3, keep 1/3 whole)45 grams walnuts2/3 C chopped dates soaked in water just to covering1/2 C currants
Directions
Makes 12 bars.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray and 8x8 pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Mix flaxseed meal with warm water in small bowl. Use food processor to chop dates and put in measuring cup (2/3), fill with water til covered. Add date mixture and vanilla to flax and stir til combined.

Process 2/3 of the sunflower seeds and walnuts. In large bowl combine nut mixture with rest of dry ingrediants. Stir in wet ingrediants until well combined. Spread mixture out in baking pan and press down firmly and evenly.

Cook apprx 23 minutes. Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes and then transfer to cooling rack. Once cool cut into 10 bars. Enjoy.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSFLEX.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 155.4
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 40.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 5.3 g

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