Protein Bars

Method

1. 1

   Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper, letting the parchment overhang on 2 sides by at least 1 inch.

2. 2

   In a large microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, and 3 ounces (85 g, about 1/2 cup) chocolate. Microwave on high in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until melted and smooth, 30 to 45 seconds.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, add 1 1/2 teaspoons chocolate, 1 1/2 teaspoons peanuts, 1 1/2 teaspoons cranberries, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin seeds; set aside.

4. 4

   Add cereal, oats, chia seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon, salt, and remaining chocolate, peanuts, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds to the bowl with peanut butter mixture. Stir until well combined.

5. 5

   Using a flexible rubber spatula, spoon cereal mixture into prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Evenly sprinkle with reserved chocolate mixture. Using a sheet of plastic wrap, very firmly press cereal mixture into a tight, even layer. Chill, uncovered, in freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Using parchment paper as handles, transfer bars to a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in refrigerator for 1 week.

Nutrition

calories

496 kcal

fatContent

31 g

fiberContent

9 g

sugarContent

20 g

sodiumContent

178 mg

proteinContent

14 g

cholesterolContent

0 mg

carbohydrateContent

45 g

saturatedFatContent

10 g

unsaturatedFatContent

0 g

Indicative values from the source, for the original recipe.

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