Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 baking sheet with parchment paper for easy protein bar removal.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together oats, protein powder, flax meal, flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together apple sauce, honey and vanilla. Pour mixture over the oat mixture and stir well. Add raisins and stir again until mixture is evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking pan using a rubber spatula to press the mixture firmly into the pan in an even layer.

Step 5

Bake for 22-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.