Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bar Recipe

With 6 grams of protein, you can reward yourself after a tough workout by eating this chocolate peanut butter protein bar. In the recipe that follows, if you don’t own a food processor, you can purchase oat flour at most grocery stores. And, to keep it vegan, simply replace the whey protein powder with a plant-based variety and use maple syrup instead of honey. Servings: 12

Here’s what you’ll need…

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 3 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
• 1/2 cup organic brown rice crisps cereal
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 tablespoon non-dairy chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Line a 9×5” loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
2. Place rolled oats in food processor and pulse until oats are a flour consistency.
3. In a medium bowl, mix processed rolled oats with quick oats, protein powder, and cereal.
4. In a small pan over medium heat, stir honey and peanut butter until melted and combined.
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour peanut butter mixture over oats. Stir well.
6. Using hands, press mixture into prepared loaf pan.
7. In microwave, melt chocolate chips for 1 minute, and then 30-second intervals stirring in between, until fully melted. Use a fork to drizzle chocolate over bars.
8. Let cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing into 12 bars.
9. Enjoy your Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bar!

Nutritional Analysis: per serving – 124 cal, 4.6g fat, 15.9g carbs, 58 mg sodium, 1.6g fiber, 5.8g protein

Recipe from Nutritious & Delicious Protein Powder Recipes by Sara Carr