Ingredients
- 4 ounces soy protein powder, approximately 1 cup
- 2 1/4 ounces oat bran, approximately 1/2 cup
- 2 3/4 ounces whole-wheat flour, approximately 1/2 cup
- 3/4-ounce wheat germ, approximately 1/4 cup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 ounces raisins, approximately 1/2 cup
- 2 1/2 ounces dried cherries, approximately 1/2 cup
- 3 ounces dried blueberries, approximately 1/2 cup
- 2 1/2 ounces dried apricots, approximately 1/2 cup
- 1 (12.3-ounce) package soft silken tofu
- 1/2 cup unfiltered apple juice
- 4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/2 cup packed
- 2 large whole eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup natural peanut butter
- Canola oil, for pan
Directions
Line the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper and lightly coat with canola oil. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, oat bran, wheat flour, wheat germ, and salt. Set aside.
Coarsely chop the raisins, dried cherries, blueberries and apricots and place in a small bowl and set aside.
In a third mixing bowl, whisk the tofu until smooth. Add the apple juice, brown sugar, eggs, and peanut butter, 1 at a time, and whisk to combine after each addition. Add this to the protein powder mixture and stir well to combine. Fold in the dried fruit. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 205 degrees F. Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting into squares. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
SERVES 24
Calories: 167
Total Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Protein: 8 grams
Total carbohydrates: 23 grams
Sugar: 14 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Cholesterol: 18 milligrams
Sodium: 79 milligrams
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By itsgretchen
on February 06, 2012
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These are very tasty and good. The apricots make it IMO. Ive made them three times so far. Alton's granola bars are very good and I make them often too. These certainly hold off hunger and they are very good for you. My husband and college son think they are just the thing to get them through the afternoon blood sugar drop. I found the soy protein powder at WinCo in the bulk foods. My fave go-to bar recipe!
By waterpixie1221
Flagstaff, AZ
on January 17, 2012
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For people with allergies, this recipe is very easy to tweak!
Peanut: Use some other nut butter (more expensive
Wheat: Use semolina flour and bran or flax seed in place of the germ
Problem with eggs? Use an egg substitute + 3TB of soy, almond, or coconut milk. You could also substitute 1/4 cup apple sauce or half a banana per egg.
Sugar issues? Use the sugar replacements like Splenda. It won't taste the same and kind of messes with texture, so (if possible use half sugar + half sweetner. Adding a little molasses will make it taste like brown sugar.
Too difficult to cut the dried fruit? Soak in hot water with 1 tsp of vanilla for about 10 minutes. Softens them up and soaks in some flavor.
Not enough flavor? Add an extract. Vanilla is nice, almond is pretty good, orange is better than you'd think! Add about 1 tsp. You can also add cinnamon, nice touch.
Texture problems: Use a scale!
By whisked_away
New York, NY
on January 05, 2012
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These came out quite nicely. My only changes were to substitute hemp protein powder for the soy protein powder and to use one of those Trader Joe's dried super fruit mixes instead of the exact dried fruits called for in the recipe. I found these had a more cohesive consistency after being in the fridge for a day. I'll be making these again (maybe adding some cinnamon? as my pre/post run snack.
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