Ilana's Energy Bar

Recipe Selection of the Season

If you have resolved to lose weight or even just be healthier this year, a meal replacement bar is a great idea at a fraction of the cost of pre-bought ones. Furthermore, the preservatives, and sugar, are absent from my great tasting, low-fat, rich in fiber bars. Served with a protein drink, they make a well-balanced meal..

ILANA�S ENERGY BAR

3 � cups quick oats

1 � cups powdered non-fat milk

4 scoops low carb chocolate or vanilla protein powder

1 cup sugar-free maple syrup

2 egg whites, beaten

� cup orange juice

1 teaspoon vanilla

� c. natural applesauce

Preheat over to 325 and spray a baking sheet or 9x12 baking dish with non-stick spray. The 9x12 baking dish will yield thicker bars.

Mix oats, powdered milk, and protein powder in bowl and blend well.

In separate bowl, combine egg whites, orange juice, applesauce, and the sugar-free syrup and blend well.

Stir liquid mixture into dry ingredients until blended. The consistency will be thick and similar to cookie dough.

Spread batter onto pan and bake until edges are crisp and browned.

Cut into 10 bars and store in airtight container or freeze.

TIP

If you find you want a moister bar, use �

cup of natural applesauce.

Nutritional Information Per Bar:

Calories-157,Carbs-23g,Protein-15g,Fat-.5g,Fiber-4g