Protein Bars



Some may find it surprising that my former occupation is now my therapy. But really, I love to bake! And Hannah and I need high protein snacks! Thus, I baked protein bars.

- Carrot Cake Protein Bars -

8 eggs

2 c. mashed banana or 1-1/2 c. unsweetened apple sauce

1/4 + 1/8 c. honey

1 T. vanilla

1 c. gluten free all-purpose flour*

1 c. brown rice protein powder*

1/2 c. ground flax seed

2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. salt

2 pinches cloves

1-1/2 c. shredded carrots

1/2 c. raisins

1/4 c. coconut butter, melted (also known as coconut cream concentrate and coconut manna)

Combine the eggs, banana or applesauce, honey and vanilla in a large bowl.

Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.

Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well.

Add carrots and raisins and stir to distribute.

Bake in a parchment lined 9"x13" baking pan at 375 degrees for at least 40 minutes.

Cool.

Drizzle with melted coconut butter.

Cut, eat and freeze the extras for weeks to come.

*Check out the original recipe if you want to make a grain-free bar.