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Power Bars
MAKES 24 BALLS
These little bars pack a sizable protein punch for a quick energy boost.
1 cup almond butter (not chunky style)
1 cup amaranth flake cereal, half of it coarsely ground
¾ cup (4 ounces) soy protein powder
¼ cup flax meal (recipe below)
⅓ cup date sugar
1½ cups lightly toasted, unsweetened coconut
1. Combine almond butter, amaranth flakes, protein powder, flax meal and date sugar in bowl of a mixer. Use beater attachment to combine ingredients. If necessary, use your hands to work mixture into a ball.
2. Scoop small golf ball-size portions and form into small bars. Roll each in toasted coconut to coat.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Store in an air-tight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Comments (2)
It would help to have the nutritional breakdown on this recipe.
Posted by: Diane B | July 2, 2011 12:41 PM Report this comment
I'm confused about the flax meal in this recipe. It directs you to a recipe below which refers to a flax seed egg substitute using a different amount of flax. I used almond meal, I didn't have flax, and ignored the egg substitute recipe. They were very good. I'm sure I'll make them often.
Posted by: Cindy R | December 20, 2010 8:02 PM Report this comment