Healthy Protein Bars

Name: Healthy Protein Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 bars
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 1/2 cup wheat bran (not bran cereal); 1/2 cup flax seed meal; 1 cup almond meal; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained & mashed; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Submitted by ranch-girl

"A tasty natural ingredient protein bar. Most of the carbs in this recipe are low glycemic. The balanced ratio of protein, carbs, and healthy fat provides a long lasting supply of energy. The omega 3 fat in the flax meal balances the omega 6 in the oats. These bars are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, calcium, and magnesium."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 12 bars

ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
¹⁄₂ cup wheat bran (not bran cereal)
¹⁄₂ cup flax seed meal
1 cup almond meal
¹⁄₂ teaspoon baking powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ginger
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained & mashed
2 eggs, beaten
¹⁄₄ cup honey
¹⁄₄ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix dry ingredients.
Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl, or blend in food processor.
Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
Spread mixture into a 9x13" greased (or non-stick) cake pan. I use a glass pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until dry to the touch and lightly browned at the edges.
Cool and cut into 12 bars. I store them in the frig to keep them fresh.
Alternate "orange" version: Replace honey and water with 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, and replace cinnamon and ginger with 1 t dried orange peel.