Lean Cereal Bars
Posted by on Aug 31st, 2010
2 cups puffed wheat
1/3 cup ground almonds or walnuts
2 Tbsp. ground flaxseeds
1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
1/3 cup dried fruit(cranberries, blueberries or raisins)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Set aside
In a pot, combine syrup and coconut oil. Heat to a simmer. Add vanilla extract and peanut butter and remove from heat. Stir with a fork to blend ingredients.
Add liquid mixture to cereal mixture and mix with a spoon.
Press evenly into a oiled 8 by 8 inch pan. Let cool in the refrigerator until solid. Cut into 8 squares. Wrap individually and keep frozen for best results.
