Blueberry Protein Granola Bars

Ready in 60 Minutes   Makes 8 Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats 
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice crisps (cereal)
• 1/2 chopped pecans
• 1/4 coconut flakes
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1 scoop Vanilla ISO Protein
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup of dried blueberries 
• 1 cup of peanut butter 
• 3/4 cup honey 
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil 
• 2 tsp Almond milk
• 1 cup sugar

Preparation

1. Combine the initial nine dry ingredients by mixing them together.

2. Gently heat almond butter, honey, and coconut oil until they melt, then blend until a smooth consistency is achieved.

3. Integrate the almond butter mixture with the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly incorporated.

4. Evenly spread the combined mixture into an 8-inch square brownie pan lined with parchment paper. Let it chill in the refrigerator for approximately an hour before slicing.

5.  For an optional enhancement, consider applying a glaze on top after slicing.

6.  To prepare the glaze, whisk together ½ cup of Sugar, 1 scoop of ISO Protein Vanilla, 1 Tablespoon of melted Coconut oil, and 2 Tablespoons of almond milk.

7.  Allow the dish to set by refrigerating it, and if desired, introduce natural food coloring to achieve a purple hue.

TOOLS

• Mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• 8in brownie pan