1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup whole-grain flour
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp raw honey
2 oz dark chocolate covered espresso beans (70% or higher cocoa content)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla or almond extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon to combine. Spread mixture evenly in a 9x9 baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden around the edges. Let cool and slice into 8 bars. Serve or refrigerate for later.
Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 240, Total fats: 13g, Saturated fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 110 mg, total carbs: 26g, Dietary fiber: 2g, Sugars: 7g, Protein: 8g, Iron 2mg.