Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup oat flour (store bought for ultra fine texture)
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp melted coconut oil
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry components.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil into the dry mixture. Mix using your hands, working the dough like playdough. If the mixture is too dry to come together firmly, add more coconut oil a little at a time to achieve a firm but not soft consistency.
- Mix in chocolate chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough using your hands or a spoon for even distribution.
- Press into pan: Press the mixture firmly into a roughly 8x4 inch bread pan. Optionally, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top and press them gently into the surface.
- Chill the bars: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to set and become firm enough for slicing.
- Slice and store: Remove from the fridge, cut into 8 bars, and store the bars refrigerated to maintain firmness and freshness.
Notes
- Use store-bought oat flour for the best texture; homemade oat flour may be coarser.
- Adjust the amount of coconut oil to achieve the perfect firm texture—too much will make bars soft.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup and ensure protein powder is plant-based.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
