Protein Power Bars - Real Food Protein Bars
A yummy and healthy source of energy, these protein power bars would be great to make for someone who is constantly on the go, herds cats at work, is training for a sport, or all of the above.
Servings 12 bars
Calories 407kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa rinsed and raw
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup flax seeds
- ¼ cup shredded coconut sweetened
- 1 cup rolled oats / old fashioned oatmeal*
- ½ cup almonds chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅔ cup peanut butter
- ⅔ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F / 177 C. Line the interior of a 9 x 9 x 2-inch (23 x 23 x 5 cm) or 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan with parchment.
- Combine the quinoa, chia, flax, coconut, oatmeal and almonds on a sheet tray and bake for 5-10 minutes until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot, mix the peanut butter and honey together and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla extract.
- Add the toasted ingredients and dried cranberries, and stir until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and pack it down to ensure it fills into each corner and creates an even, flat surface on top. Allow to cool and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Once set, gently remove the hardened mixture from the pan by lifting by the parchment paper, and cut into bars.
Notes
Gifting Idea:
Create your own wrapper for each bar by covering them in a small sheet of parchment paper secured with a twine bow. Not only is this a beautiful way to present them, it is also practical as one can easily grab one on the go for a nutritious energy boost. While best when consumed fresh, these bars should last for up to 4 weeks if stored in an air-tight container and kept in a cool, dry place.
Create your own wrapper for each bar by covering them in a small sheet of parchment paper secured with a twine bow. Not only is this a beautiful way to present them, it is also practical as one can easily grab one on the go for a nutritious energy boost. While best when consumed fresh, these bars should last for up to 4 weeks if stored in an air-tight container and kept in a cool, dry place.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 3.2mg