Blueberry Yogurt Protein Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
• 1 large egg
• 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 with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, almond flour, flaxseed meal, and salt. Mix well.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, almond butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Fold in Blueberries:
   • Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them too much.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish:
   • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Cut:
   • Allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out. Place on a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into bars.
9. Store:
   • Store the blueberry yogurt protein bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for freshness.