Easy Maple Apple Protein Bars

Submitted by Parvulus

"This makes a meal replacement bar at a fraction of the cost of packaged protein bars, and none of their glycerin, preservatives, or sugar, these low-fat bars are rich in fiber and taste great."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 10 bars
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups quick oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered nonfat milk
• 4 scoops chocolate or 4 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup sugar-free maple syrup
• 2 egg whites
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄3 cup unsweetened applesauce

directions

1. Preheat over to 325F and spray a baking sheet or 9x12 baking dish with non-stick spray. The 9x12 baking dish will yeild thicker bars.
2. Mix oats, powdered milk, and protein powder in bowl and blend well.
3. In separate bowl, combine eggwhites, apple juice, applesauce, and the sugar-free syrup and blend well.
4. Stir liquid mixture into dry ingredients until blended. The consistency will be thick and similar to cookie dough.
5. Spread batter onto pan and bake until edges are crisp and browned.
6. Cut into 10 bars and store in airtight container or freeze.