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Protein Dream Bars

These Protein Dream Bars are a delicious post-workout treat! The perfect macro combo to fuel your body deliciously.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy, Protein Bar, Snack
Servings: 12 bars

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup nut butter, see notes
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Sea salt
  • 1/3 cup favorite protein powder, see note
  • 2/3 cup oats

For the chocolate layer:

  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp cacao or cocoa powder, substitute chocolate chips if you prefer!

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine nut butter maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Stir every so often until mixture is fully combined and runny. This should happen quickly!
  • Remove from heat and add proetin powder. Stir lightly to combine.
  • Add oats, again tossing to combine. Once oats and protein powder are thoroughly incorporated, transfer to a parchment lined loaf pan. Using a spatula, press mixture in to pan to flatten.
  • Microwave the cacao powder and coconut oil together until oil is melted. Stir together to combine, and pour over bars. Tilt pan so mixture completely covers all bars.
  • Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes. Portion bars out (in a loaf pan I slice in to 12 bars), store in a container and return to refrigerator until unger strikes
  • Bars should keep in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Notes

 
  • Use your favorite nut butter! I've tried them with both peanut butter and almond butter - both are delicious! Cashew butter or sunflower seed butter would be great too, the latter making these nut free!