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High Protein Oat Bars
Oats are an amazing complex carbohydrate to have for breakfast as it digests slower than simple carbohydrates, meaning you feel fuller for longer. This recipe can be made on the weekend and is great for when you’re busy on the weekdays and need a quick pick me up. If you like the Starbucks oat bars, you’ll love these! The addition of protein powder instead of regular flour will also keep you fuller, and when baked, you can’t even tell this recipe has protein powder in it.
- Yield: 8 bars 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup nut butter of choice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup almond milk (add more if needed)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the nut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until uniform.
- Add in the protein powder, cinnamon and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats and chia seeds until just combined
- Add in the milk until a dough forms.
- Grease or line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper. Press the dough tightly into the pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350℉ for 15 minutes.
- Let it cool completely before cutting.
- Enjoy it for breakfast alongside a cup of coffee, or for a quick snack on the go!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
