QUICK AND EASY NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER SOY PROTEIN BARS

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Quick and Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Soy Protein Bars image

These are high in protein, relatively low in calories, and made with wholesome ingredients. For a healthy dessert cookie, drizzle with melted chocolate chips.

Provided by Claire312

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h3m

Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup roasted soybeans (or soy nuts)
1 cup brown crisp rice cereal or 1 cup Rice Krispies
1 cup textured vegetable protein
1 pinch salt (but brings out flavor) (optional)
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup brown rice syrup
2 tablespoons evaporated cane juice sugar (bulk bin) or 2 tablespoons date sugar

Steps:

  • Line an 8 inch square pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place soybeans in a food processor and pulse to chop. Alternatively, you may leave them whole or crush them slightly in a bag.
  • Combine soy beans, brown rice crisp cereal and TVP. Toss with salt.
  • In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown rice syrup and evaporated cane juice (or sugar). Heat on high in microwave for 1 minute, stopping to stir halfway through.
  • Dump crunchy soy mixture into peanut butter mixture and stir until well coated. Press mixture tightly into pan.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  • Score into 8 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.6, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 76.2, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 7.2

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