Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Protein Bars are easy for a quick snack or an On The Go meal, but they are quite pricey when it comes to buying them. I eat protein bars ALL the time in between work and the gym, breakfast, and snacks. So what could be better than making your own?

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup peanut butter

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

• 1/8 cup honey

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 scoops of vanilla designer protein powder

• 1 cup quick oats

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips + 1 teaspoon coconut oil

• 1/3 cup dried craisins

• 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

• 1/4 cup chopped pecans/walnuts (optional)

Directions (Makes 10-12 bars):

1. Heat peanut butter, coconut oil, honey and vanilla in a saucepan over low heat and mix together

2. Remove from heat and combine with protein powder,oats, craisins, chopped nuts (optional), chia seeds, and coconut flakes. Place in a 7X9 inch pan lined with parchment paper

3. Add chocolate chips and coconut in a saucepan and place over low heat until melted. Drizzle over the tops of the bars.

4. Place in fridge for 1 hour before removing from pan and cutting into bars

Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1 bar, 227 Calories, 11g Fat, 13g Protein, 9g Sugar, 25g Carbs

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