Ingredients:
- Peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 1.5 cups peanut butter or almond butter (I use Nut’s n More peanut butter)-Use my discount code 143NWW for 15% off
- 2-3 tsp honey (choose local honey to support the immune system). –Learn WHY here.
- 1 small ripe banana ( you can also swap banana with applesauce if you wish)
- 1.5 cups Kodiak Protein Oats or use your preference
- Protein powder
- ½ cup protein powder (see my third-party tested recommendations HERE)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon powder
- ¾ cup sugar-free/low-sugar chocolate chips (or use dark chocolate/white chocolate of choice)
- Sea salt: This enhances all of the flavors of the ingredients (sprinkle on top at the end).
Instructions:
- Line an 8X8 baking dish of choice. I use glass or you can use metal. Line the dish with parchment paper if you wish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add ALL ingredients except your chocolate chips.
- Mix ingredients until thoroughly combined. The mixture should resemble a soft cookie dough.
- Add in your chocolate chips.
- Using your hands or a rubber spatula, press the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill for 45 minutes to make cutting simple.
- Once the bars are chilled and hold their form Evenly cut into 10 bars. Enjoy!
Makes 10 bars | Nutrition Facts Per Bar:
321 kcal | 16.9 g fat | 25.8 g carbs | 21.6 g protein
Quick few notes from Wendi
- Prepare a few batches at once. These from-scratch bars will last 1-2 months if properly stored in the freezer. Though mine never do! These bars are a huge hit with my soccer, XC, baseball, and hockey athletes!
- Once you prepare the ingredients press them down into a container. Store in the refrigerator for 45 minutes and then cut into portions!
- If you wish to store them in the freezer be sure to wrap them in parchment paper and place them in a gallon freezer bag labeled with date. Take out and let thaw for 10 minutes and enjoy!
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In good health, faith, and fitness
-Wendi A. Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN
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