Protein bars can be expensive and are hard to find with clean ingredients, low sugar and enough protein to fill you up. I've experimented a lot with different recipes and took some I found on www.glutenfreeonashoestring.com to modify this recipe. My family loves these!
- 2.5 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 4 scoops Inspire Wellness Unflavored Collagen *
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 8 dates, pitted and soaked in warm water for them to soften up
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
*I havent tried yet with chocolate or vanilla collagen (the recipe equivalent would be 8 scoops to equal same amount of protein)
In a food processor, add oats, protein powder and salt, process on high for one minute. Add additional ingredients and process again until well mixed together.
Line a pyrex dish with parchment paper and press/flatten until uniform. Put in the fridge for 20 minutes or freezer for 10 minutes before cutting in bars.
Cut into 12 bars: Each bar: 190 calories, 6g fat, 3g fiber, 8g sugar, 10g protein
You can also cut into 36 pieces that are smaller snacks. Or, roll them into balls for quite bite of energy.
