Low Fat Peanut Butter Protein Cereal Bars Recipe
These Low Fat Peanut Butter Protein Cereal Bars are a nutritious and delicious snack perfect for on-the-go energy. Combining oats, puffed brown rice, Cheerios, protein powder, and peanut butter powder, these bars are low in fat but packed with protein and flavor, making them ideal for a healthy diet or post-workout boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup Instant (or Rolled) Oats (45g)
- ½ cup Puffed Brown Rice Cereal (9g)
- ½ cup Cheerios (14g)
- ½ scoop Vanilla Protein Powder (15g, 2–3 Tbsp)
- ½ cup Peanut Butter Powder (64g)
Wet Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp Almond Milk
- 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup (Sugar-free recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting of the bars later. Alternatively, molds or trays may be used.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, puffed brown rice cereal, Cheerios, and vanilla protein powder, evenly mixing all components.
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a separate small bowl, stir together peanut butter powder and almond milk until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- Combine All Ingredients: Pour the peanut butter mixture and maple syrup into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold the mixture thoroughly. This step may require some effort as the mixture becomes tough but cohesive enough to hold together.
- Transfer and Press: Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly and pressing down firmly to smooth the surface.
- Chill to Harden: Place the loaf pan in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the bars to set and harden.
- Slice and Serve: Lift the set mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang, place it on a cutting board, and slice into 8 individual bars with a sharp knife.
Notes
- For best results, use sugar-free maple syrup to keep the sugar content low.
- You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk or skim milk.
- Ensure the mixture is tightly pressed in the pan to help the bars hold their shape when sliced.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
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