No Bake Protein Bars

As I’ve mentioned a few times here, I am on a journey to eliminate added sugar from my diet and increase the amount of protein I’m eating. I have yet to cut out added sugars completely, but I have made a huge impact on my diet by just being aware of what ingredients are in the foods I consume.

No Bake Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk* (I used organic whole milk)
• 1 cup all natural peanut butter (I used creamy but chunky would be good!)
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup chia seeds , whole
• 1/4 cup flax seeds , whole
• 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

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1. In a medium bowl, toss old fashioned oats, flax seed and chia seeds with whey protein powder. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, peanut butter and honey over low-medium heat. Stir until the peanut butter is melted and mixed well.
3. Slowly fold in oat/seed mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Press mixture firmly into a 9x9 pan.
5. If using, sprinkle dark chocolate chips on top.
6. Let sit until cooled and slightly hardened before cutting into bars. (I cut mine into 9 square bars.)

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