Cranberry Apricot Protein Bars
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- Number of Servings: 24
Ingredients
1 cup soy protein powder1/2 cup whole wheat flour11/2 cups rolled oats1/2 cup wheat germ1/2 cup wheat bran1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp salt1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup dried apricots1 cup soft tofu1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce1/2 cup peanut butter2 tsp vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 9x13 baking pan w/ parchment paper.
2. Mix together the protein powder, flour, oats, wheat bran, wheat germ, cinnamon, salt and brown sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the dried fruit.
3. Combine the apple sauce, tofu, peanut butter, and vanilla into a second bowl. Add the wet mixture to the dry, and mix with your hands until thoroughly blended and dough-like.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing into place with your hands. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and cut into bars. Place the bars on a baking tray and bake for another 12-15 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
Makes 24 bars.
Number of Servings: 24
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TOTCHIKO.
2. Mix together the protein powder, flour, oats, wheat bran, wheat germ, cinnamon, salt and brown sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the dried fruit.
3. Combine the apple sauce, tofu, peanut butter, and vanilla into a second bowl. Add the wet mixture to the dry, and mix with your hands until thoroughly blended and dough-like.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing into place with your hands. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and cut into bars. Place the bars on a baking tray and bake for another 12-15 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
Makes 24 bars.
Number of Servings: 24
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TOTCHIKO.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 161.6
- Total Fat: 4.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 50.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 22.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 9.6 g
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