No-Cook Protein Bars

Name: No-Cook Protein Bars
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups dry oatmeal; 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder; 2 tablespoons flax seeds or 2 tablespoons hemp seeds, finely ground; 1 cup powdered nonfat dry milk powder; 1/2 cup natural-style peanut butter; 1/2 cup water (more or less, depending on the protein powder); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups dry oatmeal
2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
2 tablespoons flax seeds or 2 tablespoons hemp seeds, finely ground
1 cup powdered nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup natural-style peanut butter
1/2 cup water (more or less, depending on the protein powder)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)

Directions

1

Spray an 8 x 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2

In a large bowl, combine the oatmeal, whey powder,flax seeds and nonfat dry milk; mix together.
3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter,water and vanilla. Add the peanut butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to form a sticky dough. Stir or knead in the raisins.
4

Using wet hands or a rubber spatula sprayed with cooking spray, spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
5

Freeze for one hour or refrigerate for several hours, until the mixture is firm enough to cut.
6

Cut into nine squares. Wrap individually and store in your refrigerator to grab on your way out the door.