We’re just starting to experiment with almond butter as an alternative to our favorite, peanut butter. This may be our new go-to homemade protein bar!
Makes 12 to 14 bars depending on how successful you are in dividing up the mix (nutritional analysis is based on 14 servings)
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 4 scoops vanilla protein powder ( 164 g)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 packet non-fat dry milk ( ~ 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate morsels
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (another variation is with almond extract)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted natural almond butter
- 1/2 cup water
Mix dry ingredients well with a whisk (oatmeal through coconut) in a large bowl. Add vanilla extract, almond butter and water. Mix well with clean hands (I use food grade gloves as the mix is verrrrry sticky) and form bars roughly 3 1/4 ” x 1 1/4″ when flattened to 1″ thick. Let dry for 30 minutes on wax paper and store refrigerated.
Nutrition Info/Serving: 161 Calories, 6 g Fat, 13 g Protein, 14 g Carbohydrates
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