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A stack of rectangular protein blueberry lemon snack bars showing oats and dried blueberries on a wooden board.
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Protein Blueberry Lemon Snack Bars

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1/3 cup hone y
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup dried blueberries
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, ground flaxseeds, and salt.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine almond butter and honey. Heat for 30 seconds and stir until smooth.
  • Whisk the lemon zest and lemon juice into the almond butter mixture.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until the mixture is uniform and sticky.
  • Gently fold in the dried blueberries.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down very firmly with a spatula or the bottom of a glass to create an even layer.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to firm up.
  • Lift the parchment paper out of the pan and slice into 8 rectangular bars.