Vanilla Protein Bars

Name: Vanilla Protein Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 18 bars, 18 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups rolled oats; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup wheat germ; 1/2 cup flax seed; 8 scoops vanilla protein powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup dried mixed fruit (optional); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup honey; 3 egg whites; 6 ounces nonfat vanilla yogurt; 2 tablespoons canola oil

Submitted by Lifeswruff

"I was in search of a tasty energy bar that was filled with fiber and protein and after playing with a variety of granola bar recipes I came up with this. Now it's become a perfect on-the-go breakfast for both my husband and I. Based upon 18 bars per 9 x 13 pan = Cal = 287 Fat = 4.8 Carbs = 47.0 (Dietary Fiber = 4.8) Protein = 17.8"

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 18 bars
Serves:: 18

ingredients

4 cups rolled oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
¹⁄₂ cup dark brown sugar
¹⁄₂ cup wheat germ
¹⁄₂ cup flax seed
8 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup dried mixed fruit (optional)
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
1 cup honey
3 egg whites
6 ounces nonfat vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons canola oil

directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, wheat germ, flaxseed, protein powder, spices, dried fruit and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg whites, yogurt and oil. Mix well. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

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Lifeswruff

Someone once asked me, 'Julie do you really think life is rough?' Heck NO!!! Lifeswruff is a play on words for the canine babies that are my life :-))) How the time flies!! I joined this site 3 1/2 years ago and so many changes have occurred in my life. The one constant is the love of food and the joy that I derive in sharing a meal that I've created with loved ones. 2008 marked the passing of my beloved Spaniel, Kitty :-( and with all sorrow joy is sure to follow. Nick and I welcomed Bailey, a new little bundle of joy into our life. Bailey is a source of inspiration and during her puppy stage keeps us close to home and the kitchen full of yummy smells. It's been a busy year and 2009 promises to be unbelieveable!! Let's all enjoy the ride. Happy cooking all!!!

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