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Recipes
Vanilla Cranberry Trail-Mix Bars
Written on March 01, 2006
Better-tasting and healthier than most health-store fare, these custom bars can be whipped up at home in less than 10 minutes
2 cups vanilla-flavored whey-protein powder
1 cup egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unsalted cashews
1 1/2 cups raw almonds
1 cup dried cranberries
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, stir together the protein powder, egg whites, and vanilla extract, until you have a thick, caramel-like consistency.
- Slowly stir in the nuts and cranberries, mixing thoroughly.
- Press the mixture into a 9-by-9 nonstick baking pan coated with cooking spray, spreading evenly until the entire mixture is about an inch thick.
- Bake for 10 minutes-don't overbake. (You'll know the bars are ready when a slight crust forms on the surface, but you should still feel some give when you press with your fingertip.)
- Cut into 12 bars and refrigerate in plastic wrap. Cut smaller for quick-snack size.
Serves 12.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 340 calories,
23 g protein, 17 g carbohydrate, 20 g fat (good fat),
4 g fiber.