Scripture and Oatmeal Protein Bars

Psalm 40 – Excerpts

"I waited patiently for the Lord; 

And He inclined to me and heard my cry.

He brought me up out of the pit of destruction,

out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon

a rock making my footsteps firm.

He put a new song in my mouth, 

a song of praise to our God.

How blessed is the man who has 

made the Lord his trust.

Many, O Lord my God are the wonders

which You have done,

And Your thoughts toward us;

There is none to compare with You.

If I would declare and speak of them,

They would be too numerous to count.

I delight to do Your will, O my God;

Your Law is within my heart.

Let all who seek You rejoice 

and be glad in You;

Let those who love your 

salvation say continually,

'The Lord be magnified!'"

Oatmeal-Peanut Butter Trail Bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Stir the following 4 ingred. and set aside.

1/2 c whole wheat flour

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/8 tsp salt

In a large bowl, mix together the following 3 ingred.

1/2 c natural-style smooth peanut butter

1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar

1/3 c honey

Beat in:

1 egg + 2 egg whites,

then add 2 Tbsp canola oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

Stir in:

2 c oats

1 c dried cranberries

1/2 c dark chocolate chips (or more!)

1/2 c chopped walnuts or almonds

Lay down aluminum foil in 13x9 pan and spray with oil spray.

Spread mixture as evenly as possible. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

When mostly cooled, lift bars out of pan and cut into 24 bars.

Enjoy!

Per serving: 175 calories, 4 g protein, 24 g carbs,

2 g fiber, 8 g total fat, 1 g sat fat, 9 mg cholesterol,

68 g sodium