Peanut Butter Oat Bars
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Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Description
Peanut Butter Oat Bars are a no-bake snack made with rolled oats, protein powder, hemp hearts, chia seeds, peanut butter, and sweetened with honey or similar syrup. The mix yields a dense and chewy base that holds together well after chilling. The bars are finished with a melted chocolate topping blended with peanut butter and coconut oil, which hardens upon setting and adds an indulgent layer.
The combination of oats and seeds delivers texture and nutrition, while the peanut butter provides a rich, nutty flavor that binds the ingredients. The chilling step is essential to firm the bars for easy slicing and handling. These bars are suitable as a portable snack or post-workout bite.
Store the bars in an airtight container and consume within a few days, or freeze for longer storage. They hold up well for quick energy or satisfying hunger between meals.
Plant-based protein powders may require adding liquid to help the mixture bind, and choosing a runny peanut butter aids mixing. Adjust sweetness or coconut oil amount to achieve desired consistency and taste.
Ingredients
for the bars:
- 2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- 3 tablespoons hemp hearts or flaxseed meal
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup protein powder organic
- ¾ cup peanut butter all natural
- 1.5 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- ⅓ cup honey use brown rice syrup or maple syrup for vegan, raw
chocolate topping
- 3 tablespoons chocolate chips mini, semi-sweet
- 1/2 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together oats, protein powder, hemp hearts and chia seeds; set aside.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, add peanut butter, coconut oil, and honey. Microwave for 10-15 seconds, and stir until evenly combined. Add to dry ingredients, mixing with hands at the end as needed. Mixture will be thick.
- Press oat mixture into prepared pan, using hands to press evenly into all corners. Place pan in refrigerator for about 45 minutes to set (or 20 minutes in freezer).
- Once bars have set, melt chocolate: melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave on half power in 15-20 second intervals. Once completely melted stir in peanut butter until no lumps are present. Drizzle peanut butter chocolate on bars and allow to set, about 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Lift parchment paper from pan and place on cutting board. Using a large sharp knife, cut bars into 12 servings.
- Store Peanut Butter Protein Oat Bars in airtight container in fridge up to 2 weeks, or in store in freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy!
Notes
- When using plant-based protein powder, add 1-2 tablespoons water or plant milk to help bind the mixture.
- Choose a "drippy" natural peanut butter without added ingredients for better mixing.
- Chill time in the freezer is about 20 minutes; fridge time is about 45 minutes to set the bars firmly.
- Nutrition estimates exclude the chocolate topping and serve as guidelines.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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