Oatmeal Raisin Protein Bars – Eating Bird Food

These oatmeal raisin protein bars style like an oatmeal raisin cookie, however are loaded with more healthy substances and full of over 14 grams of protein every. They make for an awesome pre-workout snack or on-the-go breakfast.

When you’re a bar individual (and by bar individual, I imply an individual who eats protein/well being/diet bars commonly) you’re going to like this recipe for oatmeal raisin protein bars!

They’re made with old style oats and almond flour so the feel is dense and a bit chewy, just like an oatmeal raisin cookie, however they’re full of protein. They sort of remind me of Clif Bars.

This recipe is simple to whip up, doesn’t require a ton of substances and makes for a handy breakfast or snack. It’s particularly nice for these of us who want one thing fast and straightforward for gasoline earlier than or after a exercise as a result of these bars have gotten a superb quantity of carbs and loads of protein. Plus, they style scrumptious!

Elements Wanted

• quaint rolled oats – supplies the bottom for these bars and provides a chewy texture. They’re additionally a superb supply of fiber! Be sure you seize gluten-free oats if wanted. I take advantage of Bob’s Purple Mill gluten-free rolled oats.
• almond flour – my favourite model is Bob’s Purple Mill almond flour!
• vanilla protein powder – I like utilizing vanilla protein powder for these protein bars. When it comes to which protein powder to make use of, I really like use Nuzest protein powder. It’s plant-based, has a brief ingredient checklist and nice diet details! Use my code eatingbirdfood for 15% off your order.
• chia seeds – helps bind these bars collectively and provides wholesome fats and fiber.
• floor cinnamon – a pleasant warming spice that pairs completely with the oatmeal raisin taste.
• sea salt – brings all of the flavors collectively.
• unsweetened almond milk – provides moisture to the bars and helps to bind the substances collectively. You should utilize store-bought or make home made almond milk.
• applesauce – acts as a pure sweetener and helps to bind the substances collectively. It additionally provides moisture to the bars. Simply be sure you’re utilizing unsweetened applesauce.
• honey – the proper pure sweetener for these protein bars.
• egg whites – provides protein with out the added energy and fats from the yolks! The egg whites additionally assist to bind the substances collectively.
• vanilla extract – a pleasant taste enhancer.
• seedless raisins – provides some pure sweetness and extra chewy texture. Raisins are additionally a superb supply of fiber, potassium and antioxidants.
• coconut butter – that is non-obligatory, however I really like drizzling melted coconut butter on prime earlier than serving!

Tips on how to Make

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with oil or line with parchment paper.

In a big bowl stir collectively oats, almond flour, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk collectively the almond milk, applesauce, honey, egg whites and vanilla.

Pour moist substances into dry substances and stir till mixed. Gently stir in raisins.

Pour combination into ready baking dish and unfold evenly. Bake for 22-25 minutes till prime begins to brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clear. Take away from oven and let cool for 15-20 minutes within the pan.

As soon as cool, drizzle coconut butter excessive. Lower into bars, take away from pan and place in a storage container. 

Substitutions & Notes

• Almond flour: I’ve additionally examined these bars with almond meal as an alternative of almond flour and each work properly. I wager oat flour would additionally work, however I haven’t examined it!
• Vanilla protein powder: You should utilize any taste of protein powder you want and even collagen powder.
• Chia seeds: When you don’t have chia seeds, you possibly can use floor flax seeds as an alternative. Each are good sources of fiber and wholesome fat.
• Almond milk: You would use one other sort of non-dairy milk, corresponding to soy, oat, cashew or coconut milk. You would additionally use common dairy milk if you happen to’re okay with dairy.
• Applesauce: When you don’t have applesauce, you possibly can use mashed banana or pureed pumpkin as an alternative. Each will add pure sweetness and moisture to the bars.
• Egg whites: When you’re vegan, you possibly can strive utilizing flax eggs as an alternative. And if you happen to don’t wish to separate the whites from the yolks you should utilize entire eggs as an alternative.
• Raisins: You would use different dried fruit as an alternative of raisins, corresponding to dried cranberries or chopped dates. Simply be certain that to cut bigger fruit into small items so that they combine properly with the opposite substances.
• Coconut butter: When you don’t have coconut butter for drizzling, you possibly can use melted darkish chocolate or nut butter as an alternative. Or skip this altogether!

Tips on how to Retailer

These oatmeal raisin protein bars are excellent for meal prep!

After the bars have cooled, lower and retailer them in an hermetic container (like a Stasher bag or glass container) within the fridge for 1 week or within the freezer for as much as 3 months. I prefer to retailer them after being lower so that they’re able to seize and go! When you do freeze them, simply thaw them within the fridge or at room temperature and drizzle with coconut butter (if desired) earlier than consuming!

Extra Bar Recipes to Attempt

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