How about a Protein Bar?

One of the best ways to help speed results is to keep the metabolism moving. How do you do that? Well, the best way to do this is to try and eat every 3 hours. I've been writing about the importance of preparing food and not skipping meals--yadda-yadda-yadda.
And one of the foods mentioned was protein bars. Protein bars are quick and convenient. You can stash one in your purse or desk. However, all protein bars are not created equal. They can be packed with ingredients I can't even pronounce, and they aren't cheap. Also, you may find the taste a little…ummm...how you say…cardboard-like.
I found this recipe and, I must admit, I haven't tried it yet, but it looks pretty good.

Oh, and did I mention you don't have to bake them? Sweet!

No-Bake Protein Bars

Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cup dry oatmeal
2Tbsp flaxseeds
1 Cup nonfat dry milk (powdered)
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup water (more or less depending on protein powder)
1tsp vanilla
1/2 cup dried fruits like cherries, apricots, or raisins
1. Spray an 8 x 8 square baking pan. Spray with nonstick cooking spray; set the pan aside
2. In a large bowl, combine the oatmeal, whey powder, flaxseeds and nonfat dry milk, mix
together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, water and vanilla. Add the peanut mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to form a sticky dough. Stir or knead in the fruit.
4. Using wet hands or a rubber spatula sprayed with cooking spray, spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 8-inch pan. Freeze for 1 hour (or refrigerate for several hours) until mixture is firm enough to cut. Cut into 9 squares. Wrap individually and store in your refrigerator to grab on your way out the door.

Calories: 260, Total Fats: 7g, Saturated fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol:23mg, Sodium:125mg, Total Carbs:34g, Sugar: 12g, Dietary Fiber:4g, Protein:15g -