Peanut Butter Clif Bars

Peanut Butter Clif Bars

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Peanut Butter Clif Bars


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  • Author: Amy MS, RD, LDN
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These homemade Peanut Butter Clif Bars are an easy, no-bake snack made with oats, peanut butter, protein powder, dates, and honey. They’re chewy, nutty, and easy to stash in the fridge for a grab-and-go snack when you need something satisfying between meals or before a workout.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Pitted Dates
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1 cup Crisp Rice Cereal
  • 2/3 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 tbsp Flaxseed
  • 3/4 cup PB Fit
  • 3 tbsp Water
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. Add the pitted dates to a food processor and process until finely chopped and broken down.

  3. Add the oats, crisp rice cereal, protein powder, powdered peanut butter, flaxseed, water, honey, and vanilla extract. Process for 20–30 seconds until the mixture is well combined. Add the peanuts and mini chocolate chips and pulse a few times to incorporate.

  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of a measuring cup or with your hands.

  5. Place the pan into the refrigerator to set for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Then, remove the pan from the fridge life out the parchment paper and place onto a cutting board.
  7. Cut the bars into 12 equal sections. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bar
  • Calories: 143
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 77mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg
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Nut-Free Protein Granola Bars

Nut-Free Protein Granola Bars

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Nut-Free Protein Granola Bars


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  • Author: Amy RD, LDN
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 Servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These protein granola bars are a great snack or pre-workout boost. Plus they are nut-free!


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1/4 cup Oat Flour
  • 1/3 cup Protein Powder
  • 2 tbsp Flaxseed + 2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp Mini Chocolate Chips
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 10×4″ pan (bread/loaf pan) with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the flaxseed and water. Allow the flaxseed to soak up the water while you mix the remaining ingredients.
  3. To a large mixing bowl add the oats, oat flour, protein powder, and salt. Mix together with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  4. To a microwave safe bowl, add the coconut oil and heat on 20 second internals until melted. Then add the honey and vanilla extract and stir to mix. Then add the flaxseed water mixture and stir together.
  5. Next, pour the coconut oil mixture into the oat mixture and stir together. Add the mini chocolate chips and stir again. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
  6. Using a spatula, scoop the mixture into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly throughout the pan. Then, using your hands, the spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup press the dough firmly and evenly into the pan.
  7. Place into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly browned on top.
  8. Allow the pan to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Remove the parchment paper from the pan and allow the granola bars to cool on the wire rack for another 15 minutes until fully cooled.
  9. Using a knife, cut the bars into 8 servings. Enjoy!
  10. Optional Topping:
    1. In a microwave safe bowl add 1 tbsp chocolate chips and 1/2 tsp coconut oil. Microwave on 20 second intervals until melted.
    2. Using a spoon, drizzle the melted chocolate across the tops of the bars. Allow to cool for the chocolate to set.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bar
  • Calories: 207
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 83mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
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