In further appreciation to our dear reader Dr. Tanya, here is a great savory protein bar recipe as requested. We hope you enjoy this one too!

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Savory Protein Power Bar

This recipe yields 10 bars

Calories: 144    Carbs: 14g    Fat: 5g    Protein: 6g

• 1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten free if desired)
• 1/2 cup unflavored (plain) pea protein powder
• 1-1/2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/3 cup roasted, chopped pistachios
• 1/3 cup roasted, chopped almonds
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
• Optional: 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• Optional:  tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1.  Preheat oven to 350F. Grease or spray an 8 inch square baking pan.
2. Process the oats in a food processor until it is a fine flour. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Add the pea protein powder, cooked quinoa, chia seeds, pistachios, almonds, salt and milk. Also add optional pepper and or Parmesan cheese if desired. Stir until well blended.
4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes , until golden brown on top and firmly set in the center. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely in the pan.
6. Remove bars from the pan and cut into 10 bars. Individually wrap the bars in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 4 days. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 2 months.

To increase the protein content; Omit the oats and increase the protein powder by 1 cup. Or substitute any given amount of omitted oats with equal measure of protein powder. The total elimination of the oats and addition of 1 cup of protein powder will result in 158 calories per bar, carbs: 0g  fat: 8g and protein: 13g