Peanut Butter Protein Bars
These Peanut Butter Protein Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack that will keep you satiated for hours. They're customizable with add-ins like dried fruit, chocolate chips, or coconut flakes.
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter sub: almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup quick oats sub: old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup total of any combination of: finely chopped nuts, unsweetened coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, chopped dried fruit, chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt together the nut butter, honey and coconut oil over medium-low heat. This should only take a few minutes.
- Remove from heat and add one cup of oats. (Note: Be sure to let this mixture cool first if adding chocolate chips in the next step or else the chips will melt.)
- Choose your favorite combination of add-ins. Ideas are: coconut flakes, chopped nuts, sunflower seeds, dried fruit and dark chocolate chips, to equal a total of ONE CUP. Pour in and stir well.
- Stir well, then spread mixture into an 8×8 pan.
- Chill in the fridge for two hours, or freeze for 30 minutes. Then cut into bars. Wrap them in plastic wrap for a quick grab-and-go snack! Store bars in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- If you are sensitive to gluten, be sure to look for certified gluten-free oats.
- How to store:
- To Store in Refrigerator: Place in an airtight container or wrap individually. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- To Store in Freezer: Place in an airtight container or wrap individually. Bars can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Sodium: 71mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g