Body Beats

Here is a healthy alternative to the higher calorie commercial sports bars that can sometimes crash your diet. You can make them at home and they provide a similar ratio of carbohydrates, protein, and fat.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/8 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup Grape Nuts

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400. Set aside 2 tablespoons Grape Nuts. In bowl, blend all ingredients. Roll dough into 2” by 1/2” balls. Press into rectangular bars. Coat bars with remaining Grape Nuts and place on nonstick cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until slightly brown. Cool completely before eating. Store in airtight container for up to a week.

Nutritional Information:
Nutritional Analysis Per (1) Bar / Recipe Makes 18 Bars
90 calories
17g carbohydrates
2g fat
2g protein

Recipe by: Susan Kleiner , Ph.D., R.D. and author of Power Eating