Oatmeal Raisin Protein Bars

Although there are many protein bars on the market, the majority of them are loaded with sugar, artificial sweeteners, dyes and preservatives.  Also, the average store-bought bar will run you somewhere around $3.00 a pop.

Here's a simple, cost-efficient recipe for some awesome oatmeal raisin protein bars, loaded with whey protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats.

What you will need:

(Dry Ingredients)

-3 cups of oats

-4 scoops of VANILLA protein powder - I use whey

-1/4 cup raw almonds

-1/4 cup raisins

-1/4 cup butter

(Wet Ingredients)

-1&1/4 cup of water

-1/4 cup of maple syrup

-1/4 cup of honey

-2 eggs

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What you will do:

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 
2. melt butter and mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl
3. in a separate bowl, mix all of the wet ingredients
4. add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until it's fully mixed
5. grease a medium glass casserole dish with nonstick spray or some nonstick alternative
6. add oatmeal mixture to the casserole dish, and spread evenly
7. put in oven for roughly 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned
8. remove from oven and let rest for 10 minute (NO LESS!)
9. cut into even bars, and ENJOY!

+Wesley Claytor