High Protein Breakfast Bars

INGREDIENTS

• Half cup rolled oats
• Half cup slivered almonds and other nuts
• 6 tbsp protein powder
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp xylitol
• 2 eggs
• Half cup chopped apples, bananas or blueberries
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 180^oC
2. In a bowl combine the oats, almonds, protein powder and coconut oil
3. Melt together in a pan the ghee and xylitol. Stir together
4. Add to the oat mixture
5. Add the eggs, lightly beaten, and the fruit. Mix well
6. Line a 20x25 cm tray with baking paper
7. Place mix onto the tray and press down firmly
8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds
9. Bake for 15 minutes until firm
10. Mark out 6 bars while still warm and leave to cool
11. Take them out when cool and wrap individually

Makes 6 bars
Suitable for freezing

Note : Commercial breakfast bars are very high in sugar and don’t have much protein, therefore they don’t keep you satisfied for long. If you also want to avoid a mid-morning energy slump and those cravings, these bars are a better alternative. Make a double batch and wrap them individually and freeze them until needed.