Granola Protein Bars
SnackThe granola oat protein bar is a great snack option to have after a workout. If you're like me you will find yourself reaching for them for a healthy and tasty snack throughout the week.
Calories246kcal
Carbs17g
Protein13g
Fats13g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
These bars work great as a recovery snack as they contain a good quantity of each macronutrient.
Health Benefits
Eating a good quantity of each macronutrient with each meal will help keep energy levels even throughout the day.
Expert Tips
These bars are ideal to have handy in the fridge. Be sure to make enough servings to last you the week!
Equipment
- Non-stick pan
- Oven
- 8x8 pan
- Baking paper
Ingredients
- 130 g Oats
- 80 g Mixed seeds
- 4 tbsp Almond butter (60g)
- 4 tbsp Honey
- 3 scoop Whey protein powder (vanilla)
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil (30g)
- 2 tbsp Desiccated coconut (30g)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In an oven pre-heated to 180°C, roast the oats and mixed seeds, with 1 tbsp of honey drizzled on top, for 10 minutes.
- In a medium-sized non-stick pan, melt nut butter, coconut oil and remaining honey on medium heat. Be careful not to boil or caramelise.
- Remove from heat, quickly add the oats and seeds as well as the remaining dry ingredients and mix well to form a dough.
- Add a small drop of almond or whole milk if the mix is not binding.
- Spread the mix in shallow 8x8 pan lined with baking paper, and pack down.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and then cut into your desired size.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 13gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.8gCholesterol: 4.6mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 7.3gVitamin A: 1.4ugCalcium: 111mgIron: 1.7mg
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