healthy granola bars
So many granola bars on the market are loaded with sugar and unhealthy oils, and don't have much fiber or protein. Whenever I recommend snacks to my clients I always make sure they're balanced with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. That's why I created this granola bar recipe - it checks all three boxes with protein from egg, peanut butter, nuts, seeds, and optional collagen peptides, fiber from oats, and healthy fat from nuts & seeds.
Each of these bars (recipe makes 8 bars) has 15 g of protein and 6 grams of fiber, which is much more than your typical granola bar. They're easy to make, delicious, and so filling you can even eat one for a convenient breakfast. Enjoy!
ingredients
2 ½ cups rolled oats
3/4 cup peanut butter (can sub almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or cashew butter)
⅓ cup maple syrup
½ cup mini chocolate chips
2 eggs
½ cup sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts
½ tsp salt
Optional extra protein: 2 Tbs collagen peptides
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350℉.
Combine all of the ingredients in one bowl and mix well.
Transfer to a parchment paper lined 9x9 inch baking dish and firmly press into pan. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired and press down into dough.
Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the center is baked through.
Let cool completely before cutting into bars.