Oatmeal Raisin Protein Bars

[BunnyLove 28]

oatmeal Raisin Protein Bars

Ingredients

2 C Rolled Oats

8 Scoops Keto vanilla Protein shake Mix*

1 C Raisins

¼ C Flax Meal

½ C Splenda

¼ C Benefiber

2 t Cinnamon

1 t Salt

1-½ C Unsweetened Applesauce**

1 T Flax or Olive Oil

1 t vanilla Extract

* You can add any vanilla-flavoured protein/whey powder you like, but this is the one I used so be aware that the nutrition information can vary widely. The scoop in this is roughly 2T, which is fairly standard, but this is another thing to keep in mind if you use a different product.

** You can use fresh apples if you like – just wash and core them (you don’t even have to peel them unless they’re waxed), then put them into the food processor after Step 2 in the instructions. Be sure to process them until they’re a fine consistency and use whatever is left quickly.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
   
2. Process one cup of oats in a clean, dry food processor for about one minute until it's the consistency of flour. Add the remaining oats and pulse a few times just to grind them a bit. Pour into a large mixing bowl.
   
3. Add remaining ingredients except the Splenda and mix well; stir in the applesauce and vanilla. Taste, then add Splenda as desired; baking won't alter the level of sweetness.
   
4. Pour into a foil-lined 9x13” pan and spread evenly. The batter will be the consistency of thick cookie dough, so use a heavy spatula.
   
5. Bake for 16-20 minutes until it’s a light golden brown around the edges. Cool and cut. The bars can be refrigerated for a week or so, or frozen for several months.
   

Notes

I’ve used dried blackberries and cranberries instead of raisins, chocolate Protein Powder with dried cherries minus the cinnamon and raisins, and made similar substitutions. I’ve also made a variation using pumpkin puree instead of applesauce and, when the bars are almost done, topping them with a thin layer of low-fat cream cheese whipped with Splenda and egg whites then returning them to the oven for the last five minutes or so of baking time.

Nutrition Information - Recipe as written cut into 12 meal bars

Calories 202

Carbohydrates 26 g

Sugar 10 g

Fiber 6 g

Sodium 290 mg

Fat 7 g

Saturated Fat 1 g

Protein 11 g

Nutrition Information - Recipe with 1/2 Cup Raisins cut into 12 meal bars

Calories 185

Carbohydrates 21 g

Sugar 6 g

Fiber 6 g

Sodium 288 mg

Fat 7 g

Saturated Fat 1 g

Protein 11 g

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Thank you so much for this fabulos recipe! It sounds really delicious!

[andersonlj 32]

Thanks for post receipes. I am taking note and will try them when I reach a point that my stomach will tolerate more than just soft and pureed foods.