Oatmeal
Protein
POP Bars are made as a modification of my Oatmeal Bars (1-16-15)
These are a great item to have on hand. They make a quick grab and go breakfast (with a piece of fruit) and a healthy snack. Perhaps the right time to make these pars is when you have bananas that are VERY RIPE. Make a batch and freeze some if you know you will not use right away. They stay fresh in the refrigerator 7-10 days in an airtight container.
We all have busy lives. There is not always time to make a meal. If we plan ahead and make healthy food in quantities, when we are in a time crunch and need it we will have healthy options!
BASE RECIPE:
3 ripe bananas
2 cups oats (dry) (I use Bob's Red Mill)
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla
3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup protein powder (gluten free) or 1 cup flax seed meal (Bob's Red Mill)
OPTIONS:
Add 1 cup chopped dates or dried cranberries
If you wish the BAR to be more of a DESSERT BAR...Replace vanilla with brown sugar and add 1 tsp cinnamon sugar
heat oven 350
cook 10-12 on un-greased cookie sheet
Cook Time...start to clean up...30 minutes or less!
