Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe
Making your own protein bars from home is a great way to make sure you're feeding your body nutritious food without all of that added sugar in store bought protein bars!
Prep Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peanut butter bars, Peanut Butter Protein Bars, protein bars
Servings: 8
Calories: 287kcal
- 1½ cups quick cooking oats
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup applesauce
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined.
Press mixture into lightly greased 9 x 9 inch pan and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
Cut with a knife into 2 x 3 inch bars.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or freeze them for up to 30 days in freezer safe bags or containers.
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg