Triple Berry Flax Bars
Does someone in your family need to eat gluten-free? If so, these yummy bars will become a staple in your house. Packed with protein and fiber, they are the perfect breakfast- on- the -run or mid-day snack when staying power is needed.
Yield: 8 bars
Yield: 8 bars
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1 cup ground flax seeds
- 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder such as Fat Flush
- 1 egg plus 2 egg whites beaten together
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger
- Dash nutmeg optional
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chopped cranberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Coat a 8-bar pan with olive oil spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the apple juice and ground flax seeds, combining well. Let the mixture stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in the whey protein, egg and egg whites, spices, baking soda and honey until just combined.
- Gently fold in the berries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the tins. Bake the bars for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Be careful not to over-bake.
- Let the bars cool for about 5 minutes and remove from the pan.
Notes
Make Ahead and Storage Tips: store bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. May also be frozen for up to 4 months.
Berries may be fresh or frozen.These bars may also be made in a 12-cup muffin tin.
