Tired of protein shakes? Switch it up and check out this recipe for homemade protein bars filled with oats, healthy fats, and fiber to keep you full for longer.
Homemade Protein Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups old fashioned oats
- ¾ cup peanut butter or other nut butter
- 1 banana, mashed
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup ground flax
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup protein powder
- Optional: handful of no sugar added chocolate chips, unsweetened dried fruit, chopped dates, chopped nuts
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients until well incorporated.
- Place mixture into an 11x7 pan and press down.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
- Store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze bars for up to 3 months.
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