Almond oat bars
These bars are an excellent example of a healthy snack that can be kept in the freezer to help cool you down after a run or weight training session. The addition of proteins and fats will help revive your body and mind.
This recipe has been adapted to include Health Canada’s safe recipe style guide.
                                120  cal
                                                            Serves 18
                        
                                            
                                    Prep time
                                        0h 10m
                                
                                                            
                                    Cook time
                                        
                                
                            
                                Total time
                                    0h 10m
                            
                        
                        Ingredients
Directions
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Step 1
Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Wash and dry all surfaces and equipment used for food preparation. - 
                    
Step 2
In a dry nonstick skillet, toast oat bran over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until fragrant; set aside. - 
                    
Step 3
In a large bowl, stir together almond butter, maple syrup and apple sauce. Stir in oats, cherries, almonds, toasted oat bran, flaxseed and sunflower seeds until well combined. - 
                    
Step 4
Using clean hands, pack mixture into 8 inch (1.5 L) square parchment paper lined baking pan and freeze for about 2 hours or until very firm. Remove from pan using parchment paper as a handle. Cut into 18 bars. Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
 
Nutritional information
Per serving (1 bar)
- Calories
 - 120
 - Protein
 - 4 g
 - Sodium
 - 17 mg
 - Potassium
 - 145 mg
 - Total fat
 - 7 g
 - Saturated fat
 - 1 g
 - Carbohydrates
 - 13 g
 - Fibre
 - 3 g
 - Sugars
 - 5 g
 - Added sugars
 - 2 g