Puffed Cereal Protein Bars

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This healthy vegan Puffed Cereal Protein Bar recipe with 22 grams of protein per serving and no refined sugar for a healthy post-workout snack.

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Prep Time10

Total Time10

Servings: bars

Calories: 266.5kcal

Author: Carine Claudepierre

Ingredients

2 cups Puffed Cereals (note 1)
1.9 oz Protein Powder equivalent to 2 scoops (note 2)
½ cup Peanut Butter (Unsalted) (note 3)
½ cup Brown Rice Syrup (note 4)

Chocolate Shell - optional

1.5 oz Dark Chocolate (note 5)
1 teaspoon Coconut Oil (note 6)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Line an 8-inch square pan and cover with parchment paper. Slightly oil the paper with coconut oil. Set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir the puffed cereals and protein powder until well combined. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine the peanut butter and syrup - microwave for 30 seconds if it's difficult to stir together.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the cereal bowl and stir to combine. If too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of melted coconut oil or extra peanut butter.
Press down firmly the cereal mixture into the pan in an even layer using the back of a silicone spoon or lightly oiled hands.
In another bowl, add dark chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave until fully melted and pour over the bar.
Place the baking tray in the fridge until the chocolate layer is firm and hard - you can also freeze it for 10-12 minutes to make this process faster.
Remove from the fridge and pull out the bar from the tray using the hanging pieces of parchment paper on the side.
Cut into 8 bars on a chopping board and store them for up 1 week in the fridge in an airtight container.

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Notes

Note 1: I am using soy protein puffs for the highest amount of protein, but you can also use quinoa puffed cereals for a high-protein, soy-free option. The nutrition panel is with soy puffs. Other puffed cereals like puffed rice work too, but they won't add protein.

Note 2: I am using vanilla pea protein powder, with no added gums or added sugar. It has only 3 natural ingredients. Other protein powders, such as brown rice protein, for example, will absorb more moisture and change the ratio of peanut butter/maple syrup needed.

Note 3: Any nut butter can be used, like almond butter, cashew butter, as long as it's a fresh jar with a drippy texture. Nut-free options are sunflower seed butter or tahini.

Note 4: Or maple syrup, agave syrup, or any liquid sweetener you love.

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