(Another) Homemade Protein Bar Recipe

Here is another protein bar recipe that is BOP-free. The original recipe called for a layer of chocolate on top (doesn't that sound yummy?!) but I omitted that for the sake of eliminating BOP from my diet. While I love eating bars- FiberOne, Cliff bars, and other protein/granola bars out there on the market- most include chocolate, vanilla, citric acid and/or cinnamon. So, I'm on a quest to find a bar recipe that I enjoy as much as the store-bought ones.

1 mashed banana
1 1/2 cups dry oatmeal
2 Tablespoons flax seed, ground
2-4 scoops protein powder
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup water

Mix all ingredients together well (mixture will be somewhat sticky). Line an 8×8-inch pan with foil and spread the mixture evenly in the pan.

Place the pan in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Cut into 10 -12 bars and wrap in plastic wrap and/or foil and store in the freezer.

Thaw slightly before serving.

1/1o th of this recipe = approximately 260 calories and 11 to 13 grams of protein (depending upon how much protein powder you use, per Calorie Count.)