Marie-Maxime Bergeron RDHigh protein bars
Lentils, nuts, seeds and eggs are a great way to add protein to your recipes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ingredients ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1 cup cooked lentils⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 cups rolled oats⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 cups oat flour⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 cup oat flakes (like Nature’s Path Heritage flakes)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 eggs, beaten ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 cup dates, pitted
1/3 cup brown sugar⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 cup cashews, chopped⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 cup avocado oil ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3 tablespoons sesame seeds⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Method ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Preheat at 375F. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Mash the lentils and add the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients and incorporate the wet ingredients after. Mix well.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In a lightly greased oven-safe dish, add the mixture and press evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool and cut in squares. Enjoy!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀