This recipe makes a great travel bar that’s low in fat and gives a good protein boost. It’s ideal for breakfast, as a snack, as a side item, or for some pre-workout fuel. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of zinc and magnesium, which can help with sleep, immunity, and hormone health.
OATMEAL & PUMPKIN SEED BARS
Makes: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 bar
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3⁄4 cup vanilla whey protein powder
2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1⁄3 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2 In a bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, seeds, and cinnamon.
3 In a separate bowl, combine the almond milk, honey, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir well to combine.
4 Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake until the top browns, about 30 minutes.
5 Remove the mixture from the oven, refrigerate for 1 hour, and cut into 4 equal-sized bars before serving.
NUTRITION FACTS
per serving
280
6g
37g
22g