Protein Bars: Homemade Nutrition
Protein bars take on an important role in this day and age. Not only can they insure that we get enough of the supplemental nutrition for which we hope, they often, especially for me at breakfast, take the place of a meal. Commercial versions can be expensive, especially if the ingredients are a good quality. Let’s delve into creating protein bars at home.
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Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine protein powder, almond meal, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Whisk together and set aside.
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40 grams melted 85% dark chocolate Nutrition Facts (0DNHs 4 PHdLuP EDrs) Calories 200 Fat 9.35 g Carbs 8.7 g Protein 17.5 g