Happy Meatless Monday everyone! I am really excited to share this recipe with you all today. So please join Tina Muir and I to check out all of the great veggie recipes we are linking up this week. Special shout out to Tina who will be running in the London Marathon this weekend! We are all cheering for you.
You may have heard me mention that I have been participating in the Lorna Jane fit Challenge for the past 3 months. One of the aspects of the program that I love is her Nourish cookbook which has pushed to step out of my comfort zone and try new recipes and foods. I love the focus on clean eating and using minimally processed foods. I saw a recipe in Nourish for protein bars and set out to make them on my own. After realizing I was missing some of the key ingredients, I came up with my own yummy recipe.
I’ve never used butterscotch chips before but let me tell you they bring some serious yum to these bars. The best part, NO ADDED SUGAR at all. I’ve used apple sauce and the chips as the only sweetener. Double bonus these babies are packed with nuts, hemp seeds, oatmeal and protein powder. All of that goodness pretty much cancels out the chips don’t you think?
These could be my favorite bar!
Butterscotch, Chocolate & Oatmeal Protein Bars
Recipe Type: snack
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Serves: 12
A protein packed no sugar added oatmeal bar
Ingredients
- 1 c Pumpkin seeds
- 1 c almonds
- 1 c oatmeal
- 1/2 c Hemp seeds
- 1 c protein powder of choice (vanilla)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c peanut butter
- 3 tbl coconut oil
- 1 tbl vanilla
- 1 c unsweetened apple sauce
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 c butterscotch chips
- 1/2 c dark choc chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325
- line a baking dish with parchment paper (11 x 7)
- In a food processor add the following and pulse until smooth:
- pumpkin seeds
- almonds
- oatmeal
- protein powder
- hemp seeds
- coconut oil
- Transfer to mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients
- Stir until combined
- spread into baking dish and bake for 25 m
- Allow to cool and slice
- Enjoy!
Do you ever make your own bars? I think I am hooked!
These sound SO good! I think this is a “meatless” option I can get my husband to like, lol. Those wrappers are cute? Did you just cut waxed paper to fit or can you actually purchase them like that? Thanks for sharing.
Kelli recently posted…Grumpy Kel Attempts a Duathlon
Yes my hubs too-LOL. I cut wax paper to fit the size. They are yummy!
I haven’t had butterscotch anything in forever. The bars sound delicious.
jill conyers recently posted…#ROCKYOURCORE Week 4
They really upped the yum factor!
oh you had me at butterscotch! My uncle used to make us butterscotch pancakes when we were kids! This looks like a great recipe- I really need to try and make my own bars- great idea!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…My pre race run weekend!
The butterscotch really upped the yum factor!
Our family’s favorite cookie is the Oatmeal Scotchie!!! What a great way to make them into a healthier treat.
Cassandra @ Powered By BLING recently posted…Caramelized Vegetable French Bread Pizzas
They really came out great and the butterscotch was a great addition.
I make my own bars all the time. These sound delicious with all the seeds in them. Seriously yum!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…Grain Free “Oatmeal” Raisin Cookies & Words To Eat By
Me and HOMEMADE protein bars are friends. I seem to have trouble with the store-bought variety. These looks very good. 🙂
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…Product Review: April Fit Snack Box
Thanks! The butterscotch really did it for me.
I LOVE butterscotch, these look really good! I am pinning to make for later, YUM!
Annmarie recently posted…Meatless Monday: Open Face Mexican Omelet {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
Thanks! I think I am bringing them in our Ragnar van
I adore butterscotch. I feel like so often people forget about it, but yummmmmm
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Caitlin’s Wedding and 40 Hours in South Side Pittsburgh
This was my first time cooking with them-I’m in love! 🙂
Oh I love making protein coolkies but I still haven’t made bars! These sound amazing. Love the crunch from the nuts. Thanks for sharing!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Black Bean Quesadilla
Hope you like them I thought they were a great combo!
Yum! I haven’t ever done anything with butterscotch. This would be so fun to try!
Coach Henness recently posted…5 Snatchable Snacks
It was my first time-I am sold!
Serious yum indeed! These look amazing. I love bars with pumpkin seeds in them!
Marcia recently posted…CARA 10-Mile Race Report
Me too! I experimented with a few diff flavor combos
Oh these sound so good!! I use to love butterscotch everything as a kid!
Sarah recently posted…Cucumber Strawberry Bouquet Wrap
This was my first time cooking with them and I’m sold
Holy yum. I’ve never used butterscotch chips before, either, but man these look fantastic! Love all the whole ingredients in them, too. Thanks for sharing and hope you had a great weekend!
Meg Bollenback recently posted…Strawberry, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Crunch Salad
Me either but I am going to start now!
These are right up my alley!! I need to make them ASAP!!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Paris Marathon Recap–Part 1
Finally one that you like!!
This look amazing!!!! Pinning!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…#RockYourCore Challenge Week 4
Thanks! They are really good hope you enjoy
I do make my own bars and am always trying to come up with something new that doesn’t have oats or other grains. These look good – my husband would love them I think!
Elle recently posted…Sunday Run Day… Monday Insights
I think my husband might even eat them too!
I’ve only made my own once, and forgot until now that they are a lot of fun to make!
I think this would be a great one for hiking, I’ll save it:) Looks amazing, I might leave out the chocolate though, and just double up on the butterscotch.
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner recently posted…Sometimes You Have to Believe in Yourself
You could certainly do that too! Literally under 10 m and it was in the oven
YUM! You had me at butterscotch… I would substitute the almonds but I can’t wait to try this recipe with my kids, they love to bake!
Stephanie recently posted…When Your Healthy Lifestyle is More Like A Healthy Dream
It’s a fun fast one to make with the kids. The butterscotch was great
pinning this. i really want to try making my own bars! these look great!
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…Rock Your Core April Abs Challenge – Week 4!
Thanks! They are in the oven in under 10m and super yummy!
Your bars look so good! I seriously cannot wait to try them. Butterscotch…yummo!
Artney @ My Pretty Brown recently posted…Jeff Galloway’s Four Ways To Energize Your Day and Clear Your Brain
Thanks so much hope you enjoy! 🙂
YUM! YUM! YUM!! I want to try those out! 🙂
Margo recently posted…Brooklyn Fit Chick Vlog 110: The AcaciaTV Subscription Giveaway @AcaciaFitness
I hope you do!!
Oh these sound great!! I will have to try! Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Sharon recently posted…Half Marathon Training Week 5 Up to the Asbury Park Half Marathon: 4/13-4/19
I hope you like them!
Wow, love that this bar is filled with lots of yummy nuts!! I haven’t made my own bars very often, but I’m working on one now..if it turns out okay, it’ll go up this Friday!
Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Monday motivation – how will your story end?
Oooh looking forward to seeing yours as well. I went through a couple versions of mine before I settled on it.
Wow, this sounds delicious! I love the idea of combining butterscotch and oatmeal together.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Weekly Training Log – Week of April 13th
thanks! It was a great combo 🙂
sounds delicious and deadly!
Coco (@Got2Run4Me) recently posted…My Harshest Critic
I think you need them!
these sound like the perfect alternative to buying bars. I haven’t ever made my own, but I feel inspired! I might have to give it a try this weekend 🙂
Pragati // Simple Medicine recently posted…Kale, Cucumber and Watermelon Salad
Oh hope you do give them a try!
YOu’re killing me with this recipe! I’m printing this one!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…CARA Lakefront 10 miler race report: PR and IPA
Thanks! With that running you do you need these 🙂
Those look delicious! I’ll have to try them!
Betsy recently posted…Martian Race 10k Recap
Thanks! Hope you like them
Butterscotch are my favorite!!! These bars sound awesome.
Kim recently posted…Going for It!
Thanks! I’m loving the butterscotch too
I have only tried making my own bars once. This recipe looks too good to pass up! I love the combination of butterscotch and pumpkin seeds!
Sandra Laflamme recently posted…Running and reflecting
It was my first time using butterscotch and I am in love 🙂
These sound delish!!! I am always up for trying new protein bars, especially homemade!!!
Katie @ Huff ‘n Puff to Buff ‘n Tough recently posted…Dirty Girl Mud Run Chicago
Hope you give them a try!
Oh my gosh – YUM!! So easy and looks so tasty!
Will definitely pin and try.
I had my surgery on Thursday and am not moving around too much, so haven’t been cooking!
Can’t join Meatless Monday today, but love it and will be back hopefully next week!! Thanks for hosting. Hope you had a great weekend!! xx
Natalie recently posted…1 Sentence weekend!
Speedy recovery! If I lived closer I would come drop some off to you 🙂
These sound fabulous as I LOVE butterscotch chips. I’m afraid that if I made them, the whole pan would be eaten way too fast.
MCM Mama Runs recently posted…TOTR: Running from Depression
I may bring them along in our Ragnar van
You totally had me at butterscotch. Yum!
Stephanie (@FitMomTraining) recently posted…Mayhem Monday: Battling the ‘Mill
Ha it was my first time using them-they are delish!
Those sound fab! I definitely prefer homemade protein bars over storebought!
Ange @ Cowgirl Runs recently posted…Running Friends are the Best Friends
Me too! Hope you give them a try
I have never made my own bars but do want to try because I love granola bars as a pre run snack. I can’t find any “healthy” ones at the store that aren’t full of ingredients/sugar. I love nature valley bars but even those aren’t really the best. Thanks for the recipe!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…Are You Doing These 3 Types of Running Workouts
That’s exactly the reason why I ended up making my own bars. Hope you give them a try!
Oh man, these sound epic. I’ve never used butterscotch chips in my own baking but I think I’m gonna have to start!
GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth recently posted…27 Hearty & Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal Recipes
They were a gamechanger! I had never used them before either-yummy
These look great! I have been making “granola” bars for a while and this is a good change of recipe! My hubs might even eat them 🙂
They are so good! Hope you enjoy