Peanut butter. I love that stuff. Is it its own food group? Because it should be. It's that good.
I have been on a granola bar kick lately, but not the store bought, sugary, super processed ones. The homemade kind. I'm a serious fan. This recipe is a super easy, healthy, 5 minute-1 bowl recipe. With peanut butter. You can't go wrong!
I actually just got back from the pool, and just finished off the last small bar from the pan I had in my fridge... Honestly, 'd really rather go make some more than tell you about them! So, consider yourself lucky!
My new schedule has me super busy. I have been trying to swim in the morning before school and then get a workout in the gym sometime after school. With chasing around 1st graders for 8 hours in between... and grad work, writing, housework, etc. after the gym, let's just say I'm pretty much ALWAYS hungry. These super peanut butter power bars have become a staple in my fridge. Paired with a glass of milk, my tummy is happy, and I have a fast source of protein when I need it!
If you are making this recipe for more than one person, I would definitely double it. Or triple it...
In order to keep it a one bowl recipe, I use a large glass bowl that can be microwaved.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup peanut butter (melted)
1/2 cup honey (raw is best for health purposes!) Learn more about raw honey here!
3 cups rolled oats
Melt the peanut butter, and then stir the honey to combine the two. Add about 3 cups rolled oats. You may need to add a little less or more to get the right consistency (not too dry). (I don't measure the peanut butter and honey when I make them, so I have to adjust the amounts as needed.)
If you're feeling adventurous, try adding chocolate chips, coconut, or nuts to the mix. I prefer them plain, but try it out if you like!
Press the mixture into a lightly greased pan. I use a small pan about 6X12. Cover and refrigerate. I like them best cold, but I'm sure they'd be good room temperature too.
There you have it! A healthy, easy recipe to chase the hunger away! It's protein and fiber packed. These bars are not exactly low calorie though, so it's probably best to not eat the whole pan at once. Even if you may want to. :)
Well, I'm off to go make a pan of these amazing power bars. My week will simply not run smoothly without them!
I have been on a granola bar kick lately, but not the store bought, sugary, super processed ones. The homemade kind. I'm a serious fan. This recipe is a super easy, healthy, 5 minute-1 bowl recipe. With peanut butter. You can't go wrong!
I actually just got back from the pool, and just finished off the last small bar from the pan I had in my fridge... Honestly, 'd really rather go make some more than tell you about them! So, consider yourself lucky!
My new schedule has me super busy. I have been trying to swim in the morning before school and then get a workout in the gym sometime after school. With chasing around 1st graders for 8 hours in between... and grad work, writing, housework, etc. after the gym, let's just say I'm pretty much ALWAYS hungry. These super peanut butter power bars have become a staple in my fridge. Paired with a glass of milk, my tummy is happy, and I have a fast source of protein when I need it!
If you are making this recipe for more than one person, I would definitely double it. Or triple it...
In order to keep it a one bowl recipe, I use a large glass bowl that can be microwaved.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup peanut butter (melted)
1/2 cup honey (raw is best for health purposes!) Learn more about raw honey here!
3 cups rolled oats
Melt the peanut butter, and then stir the honey to combine the two. Add about 3 cups rolled oats. You may need to add a little less or more to get the right consistency (not too dry). (I don't measure the peanut butter and honey when I make them, so I have to adjust the amounts as needed.)
If you're feeling adventurous, try adding chocolate chips, coconut, or nuts to the mix. I prefer them plain, but try it out if you like!
Press the mixture into a lightly greased pan. I use a small pan about 6X12. Cover and refrigerate. I like them best cold, but I'm sure they'd be good room temperature too.
There you have it! A healthy, easy recipe to chase the hunger away! It's protein and fiber packed. These bars are not exactly low calorie though, so it's probably best to not eat the whole pan at once. Even if you may want to. :)
Well, I'm off to go make a pan of these amazing power bars. My week will simply not run smoothly without them!