Peanut Butter Protein Bars
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup creamy all-natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried dates, chopped
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons flax seed
- 1 scoop all-natural whey protein powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- On a parchment lined baking sheet, toss together oats, almonds and walnuts. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, tossing every 4-5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine peanut butter, butter, and honey. Whisk until smooth.
- Transfer the warmed oats and nuts into a large bowl. Add dried fruit, chocolate chips, flax seed and protein powder. Pour in the melted peanut butter mixture and toss with a rubber spatula until everything is well combined.
- Place the mixture into a 8x8 parchment lined baking dish. Pat down until even and smooth. Refrigerate for about 2 hours. Slice desired sized bars and store in an air-tight container. Keeps for up to 2 weeks.