These bars are a great alternative to the store-bought protein bar varieties and offer natural rather than processed ingredients. They are portable and fit well with an active lifestyle.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 12
Ingredients
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Low-fat granola cereal |
2 cups (500 mL)
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Whole-wheat flour |
1/2 cup (125 mL)
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Dried cranberries |
1/2 cup (125 mL)
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Raisins |
1/2 cup (125 mL)
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Peanut butter |
1/3 cup (75 mL)
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Plain, non fat yogurt |
1/2 cup (125 mL)
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Low-fat silken tofu |
2/3 cup (150 mL)
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Egg |
1
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Egg white |
1
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Brown sugar, not packed |
1/4 cup (50 mL)
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Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375º F (190º C). Line a glass 8x8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine granola, flour, cranberries and raisins.
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In a second bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
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Loosen the bars from the edge of the pan and place the entire square on a cutting board. Cut into 6 equal long thin strips and then cut in half to make 12 bars.
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Store in an air tight container for up to 2 days or wrap individually and freeze.
© - Reproduced with permission of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada 2008.
Nutrition Information per serving (1 bar):
Calories: 159 kcal
Protein: 7 g
Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrate: 30 g
Fibre: 3 g
Sodium: 25 mg
Calcium: 43 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Last Update – September 22, 2017