Granola Protein Bars

Submitted by Grammie 19

"I got this recipe from my sister. It had 6 grams of protein but I wanted a bar with more protein so I revised it by adding whey protein powder and nuts."

 

• Ready In: 21mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 36 pieces
• Serves: 36

ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked quick oats
• 2 cups Rice Krispies
• 2⁄3 cup whey protein powder
• 1⁄2 cup flax seed
• 1 1 cup craisins or 1 cup any dried fruit
• 1⁄2 cup mini chocolate chip
• 1 cup chopped peanuts or 1 cup almonds
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup peanut butter

directions

1. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Melt honey and peanut butter in microwave about 1 minute. Pour over mixture and stir to blend. Press into sprayed 18x14 pan or pan size of your choice. Cut into 36 pieces, 2"x3 1/2" Wrap individually in tin foil if you like.
2. NOTE: Nutritional value for 1/3 cup protein whey powder; 120 calories, 2 grams fat, 70 grams chol., 2 carbs(1 of sugar), 23 grams protein, 170 grams potassium.