Granola Bar Recipe...

I recently made a HUGE change at my "day job" in order to secure a better schedule for myself to be able to develop Falling Leaves Kung Fu. In other words I wanted more than 5 students and getting some normal hours was the only way I saw that happening.

So I went back into the warehouse... back to abusing my body by running orders. Ugh.

I'm also burning about 4000 calories a day now and my increase in appetite is breaking the bank, so I looked in the right places for a high protein granola bar recipe that won't add inches to my waistline (and will save me some money in the long run).

Granola Bars
by John K. Williams Ph.D.

Granola Bars

These bars provide a nice snack, and they’re good for that second post-workout meal after your shake.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups raw oat bran
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup egg whites
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 2 cups chocolate whey protein powder
• ½ cup granulated Splenda
• 5-6 scoops maltodextrin (180 grams)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons oil (canola or olive)

Instructions:

Mix it all together in a big bowl, then spread it out on a large nonstick cooking tray. Add some cooking spray, or wipe a little olive oil on the pan with a paper towel. Bake for 25-30 minutes @ 350 degrees.

Cut into 10 pieces.

Macronutrient Profile (each bar):

• K/cal: 344
• Fat: 5 g (1s, 2.5m, 1.5p)
• Carbs: 54 g (Fiber: 7 g)
• Protein: 28 g

This recipe, along with lot's of other great nutritional advice can be found on www.johnberardi.com