James' Mean Green Protein Bars

My son James has a problem some of us wish we had. He finds it very difficult to gain or maintain his weight. He has many food issues and often ends up eating badly just to eat enough calories. He recently decided to start the P90x program. He was hoping to be able find a protein bar that was high in calories and protein but it had to have only certain kinds of protein and no sugar or overly sweet fruit. Not an easy task. I told him I would give it a shot. Using a "safe" protein power that I know that he can tolerate I began creating the perfect bar for James. He said they remind him of eating a crunchy carrot cake. I would say that is just fine!

James' Mean Green Protein Bars

3 1/2 cups oatmeal
6 scoops Peaceful Planet "The Supreme Meal" protein powder
1/4 cup flax meal mixed with 3/4 cup water
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 T cinnamon
1 1/2 t nutmeg
2 1/4 t ginger
2 t allspice
6 packets of stevia
1 15 oz can or 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1/2 cup raw almond butter
1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut to sprinkle on top of bars


Preheat oven to 325f

Spray a 9 x 13 pan with oil or cooking spray

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. Using your hands works the best. If you use the same protein powder it should be bright green! Dump mixture into pan and use you hands to spread out evenly. Sprinkle with additional 1/4 - 1/2 cup coconut and press down with your hands. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cut into 12 equal bars while still hot but do not remove from pan until cool enough to handle. Wrap individually when completely cool and store in refrigerator.

They are about 335 calories and 16 grams of protein for each bar.