Peanut Butter Protein Snack Bars

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 381 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut into bars.