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Clean Eating Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
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Chocolate Chip Protein Bars Recipe

Need a healthy snack on the go? These cinnamon chocolate chip protein bars are great to keep on hand for those "hangry" moments.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15 bars
Calories: 230kcal
Author: The Gracious Pantry

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 cup peanut butter (no sugar added)
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup apple sauce (unsweetened)
  • 2 tbsp. dark chocolate chips (grain sweetened is best)
  • 1 cup whey protein powder (see link above)
  • 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp. chia seeds
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
     
  • Roasted the oats in the oven on a cookie sheet, without oil, for 10-15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • IMPORTANT: BE SURE your oats have cooled down completely from being roasted or they will totally melt your chocolate chips.
  • Knead all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
    Clean Eating Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Protein Bars Recipe
  • Spread out the batter on a cookie sheet or other baking dish (I used a quarter sheet here).
    Clean Eating Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Protein Bars Recipe
  • Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, or until the bars are a nice golden brown color.
    Clean Eating Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Protein Bars Recipe
  • Cut and allow to cool. Store in a zipper-top plastic bag or food storage container.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data below is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1.7mg