Line a 8x8x2-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending the paper over the edges of pan; set aside.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Balance Magazine
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Description
Use these ingredients and quantities to make customizable fitness bars perfect for post-workout recovery. Or, check out our top 7 favorite protein bar recipes.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 16
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Grains (2 cups) | ||
| Hy-Vee old fashioned oats | ||
| Hy-Vee quick-cooking oats | ||
| Crisp brown rice cereal | ||
| Sprouted brown rice cacao cereal | ||
| Granola | ||
| Protein Powder (1 cup) | ||
| Performance Inspired vanilla bean whey protein powder | ||
| Vanilla plant-based protein powder | ||
| Non-fat dry milk powder | ||
| Nut Butter (1 cup) | ||
| Hy-Vee no-stir peanut butter | ||
| Hy-Vee no-stir almond butter | ||
| Cashew butter | ||
| Sunflower nut butter | ||
| Tahini | ||
| Nuts/ Chips (1 cup) | ||
| Hy-Vee chopped walnuts | ||
| Hy-Vee chopped pecans | ||
| Almonds, chopped | ||
| Unsalted shelled pistachios, chopped | ||
| Hy-Vee dark chocolate chips | ||
| Hy-Vee vanilla baking chips | ||
| Carob baking chips | ||
| Dried Fruit (1 cup) | ||
| Hy-Vee raisins | ||
| Hy-Vee dried cherries, chopped | ||
| Hy-Vee dried cranberries | ||
| Dried goji berries | ||
| Hy-Vee dried blueberries | ||
| Hy-Vee dried mango, chopped | ||
| Hy-Vee dried papaya, chopped | ||
| Hy-Vee dried pineapple, chopped | ||
| Freeze-dried raspberries | ||
| Liquid Sweetener (3/4 cup) | ||
| Hy-Vee honey | ||
| Agave nectar | ||
| Hy-Vee 100% pure maple syrup | ||
| Hy-Vee HealthMarket coconut water | ||
| Seeds (1/4 cup) | ||
| Ground flaxseed | ||
| Sesame seeds | ||
| Quinoa, dry | ||
| Pepitas | ||
| Hemp hearts | ||
| Hy-Vee HealthMarket chia seeds | ||
| Superfood Powder (1 tablespoon) | ||
| Matcha powder | ||
| Acai powder | ||
| Goji powder | ||
Things To Grab
- 8x8x2-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
Directions
Place desired ingredients (2 c. grains; 1 c. protein powder; 1 c. nut butter; 1 c. nuts or chips; 1 c. dried fruit, 3/4 c. liquid sweetener; 1/4 c. seeds; 1 tbsp. superfood powder) in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium until well combined.
Press mixture into prepared pan. Chill 1 hour or until firm. Lift uncut bars out of pan and cut into 16 pieces.
Nutrition facts
Servings
250 Calories per serving
1 bar (nutrition will change based on selected ingredients)
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 20mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 10g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 8%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 6%