PEANUT BUTTER & JAM PROTEIN BARS
PEANUT BUTTER & JAM PROTEIN BARS
Peanut butter and jam is a classic combo for a reason and these protein bars will not disappoint. They are the perfect pick me up snack in the afternoon and they freeze well, so you can always have a high-protein snack on standy.
Prep Time: 10-15 min
chill Time: 2 hours or overnight
Makes 8 bars
INGREDIENTS
BASE LAYER
100g almond flour
100g oat flour
1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or unflavoured)
pinch of salt
5 tbsp peanut butter
3 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp milk (I used oat)
1 tsp vanilla extract
JAM LAYER:
1 cup raspberries
1 tbsp chia seeds
pinch of cinnamon
TOPPING
80g dark chocolate
2 tsp coconut oil
1 tbsp peanut butter
sea salt to sprinkle in the end
METHOD
Prep the jam layer by mashing fresh raspberries with a fork until runny, mix in the chia seeds and cinnamon. Put into the fridge to set.
In a separate bowl, add the oat flour, almond flour, protein powder and salt. Mix well and then mix in the nut butter, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
Press the dough firmly into a lined loaf tin, using the back of a spoon to press it down. Then, once the chia jam is set, scoop the mix onto the dough layer and spread evenly. Let it set in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil and then stir in a spoonful of nut butter. Pour over the chilled bars, spread evenly and sprinkle with sea salt. Leave it in the fridge to set for 1-2 hours or overnight.
Once the bars set, cut into 8 bars*. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze individually.
*To make the cutting process easier, freeze for 5 minutes before cutting them.
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Per Bar (makes 8)
Calories: ~275 kcal
Protein: ~10.5g
Carbohydrates: ~22 g
Fibre: ~4.5g
Fat: ~16.5 g
Iron: ~2.2 mg
Potassium: 290 mg
Calcium: ~75 mg
Vitamin E: ~3 mg
Magnesium: ~ 95 mg
Zinc: ~1.8 mg
All values are an estimate.
These recipes are provided for inspiration. They are not prescriptive meal plans or serve as medical advice. We encourage you to listen to your body, honour your hunger and fullness, and adapt meals to suit your individual needs and preferences.
