Pumpkin Flax protein bars

  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
-1 cup rolled barley, divided-1/2 cup flax seed meal-3 tbsp unsalted raw sunflower seeds-1/2 cup soy protein powder-1.5 tsp ground cinnamon-1/2 tsp ground nutmeg-1/4 tsp ground cloves-1/2 tsp sea salt-1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)-1 tsp vanilla extract-3 tbsp pure maple syrup-canola oil cooking spray
Directions
1. preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2. in a clean, dry blender, process 1/2 cup rolled barley flakes into flour; blend on medium for about 1 minute. in a large bowl, stir together prepared flour, remaining 1/2 cup barley flakes, flax seed meal, sunflower seeds, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.

then combine pumpkin, vanilla and maple syrup together with dry ingredients and mix thoroughly

3. cut 6 squares of aluminum foil into 4x8 pieces. lightly coat the interior with cooking spray. spoon out an equal portion of mixture onto each foil square, and roll them into a bar shape. fold them like tamales, folding the ends over to prevent spillage.

4. bake foil-wrapped bars on baking sheet in preheated oven for 15 to 16 minutes. do not overcook

-store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge

-makes 6 bars

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HELLO_ANDREA.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 231.0
  • Total Fat: 6.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 326.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 17.3 g

Member Reviews
  • CD7811418
    I am making this one for sure. Sounds good and will help me get some more of the protein I need without a lot of calories! Thank you!! - 7/28/10