Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Protein Bars

This is by far one of my most successful recipes to date.

How do I know?

My dad liked them!

This man does not necessarily have a discerning palette, however, he is sensitive to "healthier" recipes I try to sneak in. These bars are low sugar, high fiber and have a satisfying protein punch! Don't forget chocolate! They're a triple threat and easy to make!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 14g vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp. coconut oil 
  • liquid stevia if desired
  • 2 tbsp. Vitafiber IMO syrup 
  • mini chocolate chips 

Directions:

  1. Combine the oats and vanilla protein powder in a medium mixing bowl. 
  2. In a separate bowl, melt the peanut butter and coconut oil. 
  3. Stir in the VitaFiber syrup and stevia (if using). 
  4. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the oat mixture and stir to combine. You may need to use your hands to fully combine. 
  5. Add chocolate chips or reserve for topping. 
  6. Press mixture into a parchment lined loaf pan and place in the fridge to firm up. 
  7. Enjoy!
Makes 4 bars
220cal 14f/22c(10g fiber)/8p

Let me know if you try these! They are reminiscent of a Detour Cookie Dough bar. What's your favorite protein bar?


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