No-Cook Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dry oatmeal
• 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds or hemp seeds
• 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder (powdered)
• 1/4 natural-style peanut butter
• 1/4 cup water (more or less depending on the protein powder)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)

Directions

1. 1

   Spray an 8x8 inch square baking pan with nonstick spray; set the pan aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the oatmeal, whey powder, flaxseeds, and nonfat dry milk, mix together.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Using wet hands or rubber spatula sprayed with cooking spray, spread the mixture evenly into the pan. Freeze for 1 hour (or refrigerate for several hours) until mixture is firm enough to cut. Cut into 9 squares. Wrap individually and store in your refrigerator to grab on your way out the door.