This is super simple. Due to the higher sugar content and high protein, I’d say these are best before your workout. I used honey-roasted fresh ground peanut butter. Since it was sitting just a little bit, I was able to pour off about a tablespoon of oil which reduced the fat content (although not reflected in the image below) and made the bars a bit drier (but less fat is good!). Super simple. Can use add-ins but good just as is!
Simple Protein Bars (oatmeal peanut butter)
2013-03-25 23:16:42
Yields 4
Prep Time
5 min
Total Time
5 min
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Put the peanut butter and honey in a microwaveable bowl.
- Microwave for 30 seconds & stir until decently combined.
- In separate bowl, mix oats & powder.
- Add peanut butter honey mixture to oats mixture and stir. You might need to use your hands to fully mix together.
- Divide evenly into 4.
- Take each piece and shape into a flattened bar and wrap in waxed paper.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- I grind my own PB at Whole Foods or Earth Fare. I like the Honey-Roasted for my kids sandwiches and just used what I had on hand. You can grind your own with your Kitchen-Aid and the right attachment and then you can do whatever nuts you want or even a mix of nut butters.
- I use local honey for more health benefits. I get it at Whole Foods and jar it myself. Cheaper too.
- The protein powder I ended up using was Whole Foods' Soy Protein in Vanilla flavor. It's what was on sale last time. In general I refer whey protein for drinks (taste better) but you dont notice teh soy taste in baking.
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Simple Protein Bars
