Homemade protein bar recipe!

I just made these yesterday, and, in my opinion, they are amazing! They are nearly ALL protein with barley any fat, and not to mention, they have quite a bit of fiber too - with no added sugar! You just have to try these; here's the recipe:

• Kate's Oatmeal (Raisin or Chocolate!) Protein Bars
• Makes 10 large bars

4  oz plai or flavored soy or whey protein

1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup toasted wheat germ

10 packets of Stevia Plus (natural sweetener from plants)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup raisins or mini-chocolate chips

6 oz nonfat plain yogurt (may need more)

6 oz nonfat Greek yogurt

1/4 cup applesauce

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for a glass pan). Lightly spray a 9- by 13- inch baking pan and a baking tray with nonstick spray.
   
   
2. Mix together the protein powder, flour, oats, wheat germ,  and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add in the Stevia. Stir in the raisins or chocolate.
   
   
3. Measure the yogurt, applesauce, and vanilla into a second bowl, stirring until well combined. Add the wet mixture to the dry, and mix patiently until thoroughly blended. (You may have to use your hands -- it will be a thick batter, verging on a dough. If you need to add more yogurt, please do so.)
   
   
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, patting it evenly into place with your hands. Bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes (or until firm enough to cut without crumbling apart), then remove from the oven and cut into bars of any size or shape. Place the bars on the prepared baking tray and bake for another 15 minutes, or until golden around the edges. (For extra-crunchy bars, turn off the oven and leave them in there for up to 45 minutes longer.) Remove the bars from the oven, and place them on a rack to cool.
   
   
5. Eat the bars within a few hours, or seal them in a heavy zip-style plastic bag and store in the freezer. For maximum crispness, "refresh" them in a toaster oven after defrosting.
   

• And of course, here's the nutritional information. ^^ (I made these with soy protein powder and raisins)
  
  Nutrition Facts
• Serving Size 95.2g
• Calories 210
• Calories from Fat 19
• Total Fat 2.1g
• Saturated Fat 0.3g
• Cholesterol 0mg 
• Sodium 135mg 
• Total Carbohydrates 33.7g 
• Dietary Fiber 3.9g
• Sugars 11.8g
• Protein 16.4g
• Vitamin A 0% 
• Vitamin C 1%
• Calcium 8% 
• Iron 19%

NOTE: I posted this in the recipe section yesterday, but I thought that it might be helpful to all of you trying to healthfully gain weight. I know how hard it can be, and I also know how sugary and awful most other "protein bars" are these days. Hopefully these make a good substitute for you if you try them! Best of luck!

~ Kate  zebulancherry