Best Peanut Butter Protein Snack Bars Recipes

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PEANUT BUTTER SNACK BARS



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Athletes need snacks that are as on-the-go as they are. These portable bars combine protein and whole grains to fuel workouts. -Nettie Hogan, Wadsworth, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3-1/4 cups Kashi Heart to Heart honey toasted oat cereal
2-3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup unblanched almonds
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup uncooked oat bran cereal
1/4 cup wheat bran
1/4 cup whole flaxseed
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Cook over medium heat until peanut butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; gently press into pan. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEANUT BUTTER SNACK BARS



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These are Mike's favorite bars--a combination of energy bars, granola bars, and cereal bars. These can be adapted to your taste with fruits, nuts, seeds, chocolate, etc. Also, depending on your selection of ingredients, you can go 100% natural/organic.

Provided by LARANEFF

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

parchment paper
cooking spray
¾ cup chopped dark chocolate
2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup wheat germ
¼ cup flax seeds
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1 cup cornflake crumbs
¾ cup chopped smoke-flavored almonds
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup honey
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 tablespoon canola oil
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Spread chocolate evenly over prepared baking dish.
  • Toast oats, wheat germ, and flax seed in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until oats are lightly golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer oat mixture to a large bowl and stir in crispy rice cereal, cornflake crumbs, almonds, and salt.
  • Heat honey, peanut butter, brown sugar, agave nectar, canola oil, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until mixture begins to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture; gently stir until well mixed.
  • Spread peanut butter-cereal mixture into the baking dish. Place another sheet of parchment over the mixture and firmly press into the dish until even. Allow to completely cool before removing from baking dish and slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 105.3 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BARS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup chocolate milk
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup flax seeds
2 tablespoons chocolate protein power
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch glass pan with parchment, letting it hang over the sides. Set aside.
  • Combine the peanut butter, honey and chocolate milk in a medium heatproof glass bowl and place over a pot of simmering water. Allow the mixture to become warm and smooth, stirring to completely incorporate. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, mix the oats, flax seeds, protein powder, dried cherries and half of the chocolate chips in a large bowl.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture into the oat mixture and stir until well combined. Transfer the mix to the prepared pan and press the mixture into an even layer. Sprinkle over the remaining chocolate chips, lightly pressing them into the base, and freeze for 15 minutes to allow the mixture to set.
  • Remove from the pan and cut into 24 bars, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze.
  • When ready to eat, remove from the freezer and allow to thaw slightly, 2 to 3 minutes, before enjoying.

PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SNACK BARS



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These protein bars will keep for 2 weeks at room temperature. Carry them in your gym bag, work tote, purse, or backpack. Got the recipe from a San Marcos Library book and modified it to cut out corn syrup. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Provided by simplepleasures

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups peanut butter
1 cup agave nectar
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup honey
4 cups rolled oats
3 cups crispy rice cereal
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
¼ cup soy protein powder

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix peanut butter, agave, brown sugar, and honey together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Stir in oats, cereal, milk powder, and protein powder; mix well. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 230.9 mg, Sugar 36.1 g

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SNACKS



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Make and share this No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Snacks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by VivaLaVaites

Categories     Peanut Butter

Time 5m

Yield 28 balls, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Old-Fashioned Quaker oats
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 cup wheat bran
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup miniature M&M baking bits
1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
16 ounces natural creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients.
  • 2. Use cookie baller to portion out snacks.
  • 3. Refrigerate and enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BARS



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Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
2 Tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined.
  • Press mixture into lightly greased 9 x 9 inch pan and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
  • Cut with a knife into 2 x 3 inch bars.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or freeze them for up to 30 days in freezer safe bags or containers.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2752 kcal, Fat 150 g, SaturatedFat 64 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 785 mg, Carbohydrate 274 g, Sugar 132 g, Protein 85 mg

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