Ingredients
1/2 cup natural peanut butter (just peanuts + salt)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/3 cup honey (or coconut palm syrup for vegan)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1 cup oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoons chocolate chips + 1 teaspoon coconut oil
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Optional: 1/3 cup dried tart cherries (or dried fruit of choice)
Fancy sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
1. In a saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
2. Mix in protein powder until smooth, then fold in oats, chia seeds, coconut, and dried cherries if using. Press the mixture into an 8×4 inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
3. In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil over low heat. Drizzle over the bars and sprinkle with sea salt.
4. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then cut into 10 bars or squares. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 10 minutes, Servings: 10, Calories: 210, Net Carbs: 19.5g, Fats: 13.1g, Protein: 7.4g