Homemade Protein Bars

Ingredients

• ½ cup natural smooth peanut butter (use a clean brand, check the ingredients)
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (increase to 1/3 cup if you like it sweet)
• 1 ¼ cups oat flour (can sub almond flour)
• ½ cup Unflavored or Vanilla Grass-Fed Whey Protein Powder (or protein powder of choice)
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (can sub milk of choice or water)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ¼ teaspoon of salt (leave it out if you Peanut Butter has salt in it)

Directions

1. Preparation: Line a 1.5-quart dish with parchment paper to ensure your protein bars come out easily without sticking.
2. Mixing: Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Use a spoon or spatula to blend everything thoroughly. Adjust the consistency with a little more almond milk if it's too dry or a tad more oat flour if it's too sticky.
3. Forming Bars: Transfer the dough to your prepared dish. Flatten it into an even layer with your fingers or a spatula. A tip to keep things mess-free: slightly wet your fingers to press the dough without sticking.
4. Freezing: Chill the bars in the freezer for 15-30 minutes until they're firm and set. Then, cut into 7 large bars and get ready to enjoy a delicious and nutritious, homemade snack.
5. Storing: Keep your perfect bars fresh by storing them in an airtight container. They'll last about 1 month in the fridge, or 2 months in the freezer, making them a convenient snack for any time.

Recipe notes:

The flexibility in the recipe allows you to adjust the consistency based on the type of protein powder used, ensuring the perfect texture every time.

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