Applesauce Spice Protein Bars

This is from The Eat Clean Diet for Family & Kids, by Tosca Reno.

Preheat oven to 325.

Ingredients:
1 c. whey protein powder (I used vanilla flavored)
1/2 c. spelt flour (you could sub whole wheat flour)
2 c. rolled oats (not quick or instant)
1/2 c. oat bran
1/2 c. flax seed meal
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. all spice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/4 c. apple butter
1/4 c. agave nectar (you could sub honey)
1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c. safflower oil (I used canola oil)
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Add wet to dry and stir until well blended. Press mixture into a metal 13 x 9 pan. Bake 20 -25 minutes until top is golden and middle is firm.

Once cool, cut into bars and store in fridge or freezer.

I thought these came out really good. Not super sweet but still good. Once again if you aren't used to protein bars, you might find these a little dense.