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Big Fella Phil's Banana Chocolate Protein Bars
Krista Vernoff
Ingredients
Olive oil cooking spray
1 cup oatmeal
5 scoops (1 ounce each) chocolate protein powder
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 egg whites
1/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese
2 bananas, mashed
4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 1/2 teaspoon Udo's oil
Dash of vanilla extract
1/2 cup raw, crushed almonds
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and spray a 9x12-inch casserole dish with the cooking spray. In a medium bowl combine the oatmeal, chocolate protein powder and milk powder. In a separate mixing bowl beat the egg whites, then add the cottage cheese, bananas, water, agave nectar, oil and vanilla extract until blended. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix to combine. Pour the mixture into the pan, sprinkle the almonds on top and bake for 30 minutes or until edges are browned.
Suggestions
To serve, cut into 2x3-inch bars.