Fruity Hemp Protein Bars
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 176.8
- Total Fat: 7.3 g
- Cholesterol: 15.4 mg
- Sodium: 100.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 23.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
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Introduction
I use Hemp protein due to soy & egg allergies but any protein powder will work. Hemp adds fiber and Omega 3s but will turn your bars a little green. Apricots used for nutrition info but can substitute any mix of dried fruit you prefer, and can double the amount if you like. Can also substitute nuts to taste--pecans, sunflower seeds, etc. I use Hemp protein due to soy & egg allergies but any protein powder will work. Hemp adds fiber and Omega 3s but will turn your bars a little green. Apricots used for nutrition info but can substitute any mix of dried fruit you prefer, and can double the amount if you like. Can also substitute nuts to taste--pecans, sunflower seeds, etc.Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
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1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup hemp protein powder (50% protein)
1/2 cup Grape Nuts or generic wheat/barley nugget cereal
.75 tsp ground cinnamon
1 beaten egg (can substitute egg beaters, 2 whites, or even prepared chia seed to make vegan, but don't omit entirely)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup honey (preferably local & unfiltered)
3 Tbs Splenda Brown sugar blend
2 Tbs olive oil (or other oil if you prefer)
1/4 cup chopped or ground walnuts
1/4 cup chopped or ground hazelnuts
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots (can substitute any dried fruit you prefer & can double amount if preferred)
2 Tbs chopped candied citrus peel (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 325*F (165*C). Line a 9" square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray (optional, but makes removal easier).
In large bowl mix oats, protein powder, cereal, cinnamon. Add egg, applesauce, honey, brown sugar and oil. Mix well. Stir in nuts and dried fruit. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan.
Bake 30 minutes or until firm & lightly browned around edges. Do not overbake. Let cool. Use the foil to lift from the pan, cut into 12 bars. Store in refridgerator. Can also be frozen.
Serving Size: Makes 12 bars
In large bowl mix oats, protein powder, cereal, cinnamon. Add egg, applesauce, honey, brown sugar and oil. Mix well. Stir in nuts and dried fruit. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan.
Bake 30 minutes or until firm & lightly browned around edges. Do not overbake. Let cool. Use the foil to lift from the pan, cut into 12 bars. Store in refridgerator. Can also be frozen.
Serving Size: Makes 12 bars