Sunday, February 19, 2012

Chocolate Blueberry Protein Bars

Post by Tisha
(Inspired by Jamie Eason)

The title says "Protein Bar," but is tastes like a sweet baked treat!

Yields 12 squares=1 serving

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup homemade oat flour (see previous post in January 2011)
4 egg whites
3 scoops vanilla whey protein powder (e.g. Gold Standard-Natural 100% Whey-Rich Vanilla)
1/2 cup splenda, truvia or ideal
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp kosher salt
3/4 cup frozen blueberries, defrost (blend with applesauce before adding to the batter)
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce (blend with defrosted blueberries before adding to the batter)
3 Tbsp baking cocoa
4 oz water

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350*F
2. Blend defrosted blueberries and applesauce together
3. Mix dry ingredients (oat flour, vanilla whey protein, baking soda, salt and baking coca) together in a large bowl
4. Mix wet ingredients (egg whites, sweetener, berry/applesauce mixture and water) together in a medium sized bowl
5. Mix wet into dry ingredients
6. Spray cooking dish with a non stick spray or add butter
7. Bake 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick is removed from batter clear
8. Allow to cool and cut into 12 even squares

-Store in fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tip: Double the recipe and freeze extras in individual serving sized bags.  This makes for an easy "grab and go" snack throughout the week.

Per serving:
Calories= 86
Carbs= 14g
Fat= 1g
Protein= 7g
Sugar= 4g
Sodium= 118g

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