Homemade Low Calorie Granola Protein Bars Food

HEALTHY PROTEIN GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Prepare an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick oats, protein powder, ground flax, cinnamon and salt.
• In a separate mixing bowl, combine the nut butter, honey, milk and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined then add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan, pressing it firmly down into the pan.
• Bake for 18 minutes or until the bars turn golden brown.
• Remove the pan from the oven and cool at room temperature for 20 minutes. While the bars cool, melt 2-3 tablespoons of chocolate in the microwave. Once the bars are cooled, drizzle the top with the chocolate then slice into 10 bars.

HEALTHY GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Toast oats on a dry sheet pan at 400 degrees for 10min or until slightly brown and toasted.
• Whisk together eggs, egg whites, vanilla, oil, cinnamon, sugar and salt in a bowl.
• Add in oats, fruit, nuts and bran.
• Spread in a 8 by 11 pan that is lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray.
• Cook at 325 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool, cut and enjoy!
• If you use a bigger pan like a 9 by 13 your bars will be thiner and cook in approx 25min. Or use a smaller pan for thicker bars and cook an extra 5-10min.