Thursday, February 10, 2011

Recipe of the Week - Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Ok, the cat is out of the bag. Here is one of our most requested recipes. This is a quick and simple recipe to provide a tasty protein bar. These bars are great for travelling and the perfect side to a herbal tea.

Ingredients:
2 cups natural peanut butter
6-8 Tbsp of honey
1 - 1.5 cups protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
2 cups dry oatmeal (you can grind the oats to alter the texture of the bars)
2 Tbsp coconut oil

Optional - add vanilla, nutmeg or cinnamon to taste

1) Heat peanut butter, honey and coconut oil on low on the stovetop. Stir continuously to avoid burning. Slowly stir in protein powder and oatmeal. Mixture will become very thick.
2) Transfer mixture into a 13 x 9 baking pan. Flatten mixture into bottom of pan.
3) Let sit 10-15 minutes.
4) Cut into bars and store in fridge.

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