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These peanut butter protein bars are the perfect snack, breakfast, or even dessert! They are great for before or after workouts or packing in lunchboxes. These protein bars are much healthier than store bought brands!
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Ingredients
Protein Bars
- ½ cup all natural creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 ¼ cups gluten free rolled oats
Chocolate Coating
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- sea salt optional
Instructions
- First, line a standard bread loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, protein powder, and rolled oats. Stir until a thick mixture forms.
- Press this mixture down into the lined pan.
- Then, make the chocolate. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil until smooth and creamy. Pour on top of the peanut butter layer. If desired, sprinkle with sea salt.
- Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes, or until the chocolate coating has hardened.
- Finally, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- kitchen favorites
- Use all natural creamy peanut butter made from only peanuts and salt.
- Use parchment paper to easily lift the bars out of the pan.
- Feel free to use your favorite protein powder. I recommend one that you enjoy the taste of.
- Vanilla and unflavored protein powder work best for this recipe.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil until completely creamy.
- Allow the coating to harden before eating.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
88mg
(4%)
Potassium
181mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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