Homemade Low Calorie Granola & Protein Bars

Name: Homemade Low Calorie Granola & Protein Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 bars, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups rolled oats; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1/4 cup natural-style peanut butter; 1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute; 1/2 cup honey; 2 egg whites; 1 1/2 cups vanilla protein powder; 1/2 cup chopped raisins; 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries (craisins); 1/2 cup mini chocolate chip; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons olive oil

Submitted by Darrinw2001

"Great for a low calorie meal or snack with the right balance of Carbs, fats, and protein. Good for those on Body for Life or other eating programs with 5 to 6 meals per day."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 12 bars
Serves:: 12

ingredients

2 ¹⁄₂ cups rolled oats
¹⁄₂ cup chopped almonds
¹⁄₄ cup natural-style peanut butter
¹⁄₂ cup Splenda sugar substitute
¹⁄₂ cup honey
2 egg whites
1 ¹⁄₂ cups vanilla protein powder
¹⁄₂ cup chopped raisins
¹⁄₂ cup chopped dried cranberries (craisins)
¹⁄₂ cup mini chocolate chip
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons olive oil

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place first 3 ingredients in oven on cookie sheet to toast for 15 minutes.
While they are toasting mix remaining ingredients in large bowl.
Let oats and nuts cool after toasting for 10 minutes.
While oats and nuts are cooling, take a glass rectangular baking dish and place a sheet of parchment paper in the bottom and coat dish with oil.
Mix all ingredients in bowl well, and spoon into baking dish, making sure to press down into a smooth, flat layer.
Bake for 25 minutes. let cool for 5 minutes, cut along sides with knife to loosen from pan, and then turn pan over onto a cutting board. cut into 12 individual bars. these will harden some when they cool.

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Darrinw2001

<img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/Adopted1smp.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"> I love to cook, and I love to eat! I have lost over 40lbs in the 1st 6 months of 2007 by following the Body for Life program of diet and exercise. I have put together 6 cookbooks to help those that are trying to get or stay fit find healthy and great tasting recipes! Always remember to use low-fat, less calorie substitutes for any recipes that list higher fat or calorie ingredents (i.e. Milk = Skim Milk, Sugar = Splenda, Butter = Smart Balance, etc.). You really dont have to give up good taste to eat better and lose weight! Enjoy!

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