Peanut Butter and Jam (Pbj) Oatmeal Protein Bars

Submitted by TaterBug

"I was created this bar because I was looking for something really yummy yet healthy to eat before I go running early in the morning. I needed something with a bit less sugar and carbs and a bit more protein than usual. This bar is also high in fiber, lignans, and omega 3 fats. I used thick rolled oats, not quick oats because they digest slower (lower GI) and ultimately keep your blood sugar nice and steady and hunger at bay. I also use a reduced sugar jam, you could also try a sugar free jam. I really love PBJ so I used a PBJ bar recipe and totally mixed it up and made it healthy and higher in protein. Not too sweet and so filling! Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup oil
• 1⁄2 cup dark brown sugar
• 6 -7 Splenda sugar substitute, packets
• 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup egg substitute
• 1⁄3 cup nonfat milk
• 1 scoop whey protein powder
• 1⁄4 cup reduced-sugar strawberry preserves

directions

1. Grease a 13x 9 x 2-inch pan.
2. Combine flour or low carb baking mix, oats, salt and baking soda. Beat oil together with sugars and beat till fluffy.
3. Add egg substitute or 2 eggs, peanut butter, milk and vanilla. Beat well.
4. Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating until smooth.
5. Spread mixture in pan. Dot with jam or jelly and swirl.
6. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes. Watch closely!
7. Let cool. Cut into bars.