Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups dry oatmeal
  • 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons flax seeds or 2 tablespoons hemp seeds, finely ground
  • 1 cup powdered nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1/2 cup natural-style peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup water (more or less, depending on the protein powder)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)

Method

  • Spray an 8 x 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oatmeal, whey powder,flax seeds and nonfat dry milk; mix together.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter,water and vanilla. Add the peanut butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to form a sticky dough. Stir or knead in the raisins.
  • Using wet hands or a rubber spatula sprayed with cooking spray, spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Freeze for one hour or refrigerate for several hours, until the mixture is firm enough to cut.
  • Cut into nine squares. Wrap individually and store in your refrigerator to grab on your way out the door.