How To Make Your Own Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Discover a fun and simple way to make your own stock of peanut butter protein bars.
Peanut butter is one of the richest and most popular sources of protein, which is why it comes as no surprise that there are many peanut butter protein bars available. Peanut butter protein bars make healthy and convenient post-workout snacks. They can be expensive, too, though, which is why it’s a good idea to try making your own. Do you want to learn how to make your own peanut butter protein bars? If so, just follow these five simple steps.
How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Bars – Step 1
Heat half a cup of butter (preferably low-fat butter) and a cup of sugar-free peanut butter (can be crunchy or creamy) in a saucepan over low heat until thoroughly melted and uniformly blended. You can also add in a cup of sugar-free chocolate chips if you want your peanut butter bars to taste chocolatey. Once melted, remove from heat and let cool.
How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Bars – Step 2
Fold in a cup of chopped nuts (such as walnuts, pecans or almonds), ¼ cup of rice krispies, ½ cup of sesame seeds and 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla into the peanut butter mixture. You can also add in ¼ cup of Splenda, as well as three ounces of cream cheese or ½ cup of protein powder, if desired. Mix thoroughly.
How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Bars – Step 3
Pour the mixture into a nine inch baking pan lined with wax paper or butter. Tap the pan gently to remove any bubbles.
How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Bars – Step 4
Place the mixture in the refrigerator and chill for three to five hours or overnight.
How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Bars – Step 5
Cut the mixture into bars (each about 3 or 4.5 inches long) or squares.
Now, go ahead and bite into your own peanut butter protein bars, and don’t forget to pack some in plastic containers or Ziploc bags so you can bring them with you to the gym. You can even share them with your little ones or give them as gifts. Indeed, you won’t only end up saving money. You’ll have a lot of fun, as well.