Proteinfitnessenergybars Recipes

RAISIN ENERGY BARS

Steps:

• Beat egg whites and sugar in large bowl with whisk until smooth.
• Beat in oil, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Blend well.
• Coat generously a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Turn raisin mixture into pan.
• Pat to even layer.
• Bake at 300 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Cool 5 minutes in pan.
• Loosen edges with spatula and invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
• Cut into 4 dozen bit-sized pieces.
• Store in an airtight container or pack in small plastic bags for on-the-go snacking.

LOW-FAT FITNESS ENERGY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spread oats, cereal and sesame seeds in a 13" x 9" nonstick jelly roll pan.
• Bake, stirring occasionally, until oats are toasted, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop apricots (use the food processor); transfer to a large bowl.
• Add raisins, protein powder and wheat germ; toss with hands to mix.
• Lightly coat jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
• In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, combine rice syrup and sugar; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, stir in peanut butter, vanilla and cinnamon.
• Quickly pour syrup over oatmeal mixture and stir well.
• With wet hands or spatula, immediately spread warm mixture into the jelly roll pan, pressing into a thin, even layer.
• (Caution, if you work too slowly, the mixture will harden and be difficult to spread). Chill until firm, at least four hours.
• Cut into 2" x 3" bars.
• Bars can be wrapped individu ally in wax paper or foil, or stored in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
• They can be refrigerated for up to four weeks, or frozen for longer storage.