Blueberry Yogurt Protein Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish (8×8 inches) with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, combine oats, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, shredded coconut, and salt. Mix well.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Fold in Blueberries:
   • Gently fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed in the batter.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish:
   • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool:
   • Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish.
9. Cut into Bars:
   • Once cooled, lift the parchment paper to remove the bars from the dish. Place on a cutting board and cut into bars of your desired size.
10. Store:
    • Store the Blueberry Yogurt Protein Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for freshness.

Notes:

• Feel free to use your favorite flavor of protein powder.
• You can customize the recipe by adding nuts, seeds, or other dried fruits.
• Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup according to your preference.