Peanut Butter Protein Granola Bars

Well today has pretty much been FAIL after FAIL, starting with no sleep last night. My work day finally ended 10 hours later and then I proceeded to spill every element of dinner on my white dress shirt. I would love to go to sleep now and end the day but unfortunately I need to fit in a workout and do some grading for my class.

Well now that my pitty party has ended I will get on with the recipe. It is pretty simple, requires NO COOKING and is a great healthy snack , clocking in at 128cal, 17carb, and 10g protein (assuming you cut them similar to mine LOL). These are also a savior when you have a killer sweet tooth and can not see wasting calories on ice cream, cake, so on....

This recipe has quite a few ingredients but it is pretty much dump and mix so don't feel intimidated.

Yes it looks like a lot... 

Dry Ingredients

1.5 c  oats 

1/2 c Shredded coconut 

1/4c raisins  1/4 c crasins ( or any dried fruit you wish)

32 chocolate chips (that was 2 servings of the chips I had and yes I counted lol)

1/4 c pecans ( you can sub. walnuts)

2c Protein powder

2T Flax seed (ground)

1.5 tsp cinnamon

1/4 c sunflower seeds

Wet ingredients

2 ripe bananas 

1/4c agave                                                                                                                                                             

1/4c pure maple syrup (not flavored... thats just sugar)

1/4c honey 

1/2c Peanut butter 

1tsp Vanilla Extract 

Combine all the dry ingredients into a large bowl

In a small bowl mash the bananas, add all the wet ingredients and mix

 dump wet ingredients into dry and mix well...

 You may have to use your hands :o)

Spread into a lined baking dish (plastic wrap or wax paper) and place in the freezer for about an hour or until set

Side note: While I waited for them to chill I finally talked my lazy butt off the couch and did a simple work out. 

A quick 1.5mile/2 mile run 

followed by 2 sets of push ups 

-each set= 20 reps, 1 leg switch legs on second rep

2 sets of close grip pull ups

- 5 each set... Ya i was tired lol

 

OK back to the recipe
 

 Cut into squares once they are set. I cut mine into 18 squares using a 11x7x1.5 baking dish

Individually wrap the bars, place in a freezer safe container and keep them in there until you need a quick snack or to satisfy the late night sweet tooth attack.

Hpe you enjoy!

Have a great night and remember... giving into your sweet tooth doesn't mean you have to wreck your entire day

Ciao

Alexis