I can honestly say I have never been in a Adult Bar; we frequently sit in the bar section of a restaurant while on dates, but have never been to the “local bar.” However, my husband used to work for the lottery which is mainly located in adult bar’s. Our son used to get so mad when my husband would talk about work and which bar he had been to the night before. To him a bar was a protein bar, granola bar, or the best a candy bar. Being a kid had no idea what an adult bar was but thought dad was off enjoying bars without him. We got so many laughs about this subject.
His favorite thing to eat was bars. A staple in his diet from the early ages. No surprise that his younger brother took a liking to them too. Problem was that him and big sister could not have the store bought kind. Sister was allergic to soy…good luck finding one without. Baby brother was allergic to the preservatives and unnecessary ingredients.
I was left to find an alternative that would make us all happy. Just like my home made crackers the bars don’t stick around long, other than that they are great!!
Protein Bars
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup granola or rolled oats
- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (we use rice or almond milk because of milk allergies)
- Optional: Chocolate chips or Craisins
Make a flour powder using the dry blade of a Vitamix combining the almonds, granola, and cashews.
In large mixing bowl mix all dry ingredients. Slowly add in milk to create a dough.
Roll dough flat on pastry sheet and cut apart or for rounded edges make about a 1 inch snake and flatten with a rolling pin and slice into desired bar length.
Bake in oven 350° for 6-10 or until golden on edges.
Enjoy! When cooled of course.