Description
Delicious apple pie protein bars are packed with oats, apples, and protein powder, making them a nutritious treat perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup apple sauce
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped apples
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine apple sauce, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples gently into the combined mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks. For longer storage, freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg