Vanilla Almond Oatmeal Protein Bars

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!

Vanilla Almond Oatmeal Protein Bars

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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