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Chewy Power Protein Bars

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Chewy Power Protein Bars

5 squares of Chewy Power Protein Bars scattered on white background. Craisins scattered throughout.

I’ve recently become obsessed with a certain KIND of bar. After a few trials in the kitchen I’ve come up with a homemade version that we’re obsessed with. These bars are packed with REAL ingredients and are perfect for snacking on. I like to make a double batch at night, let them cool completely and then store them in an airtight container, ready to go when the craving hits.

5 squares of Chewy Power Protein Bars laying on white background. Seeds and craisins scattered around bars.

 

INGREDIENTS TO ADD TO YOUR SHOPPING LIST

You’ll need the following  ingredients to make these protein bars at home 

  • old fashioned oats
  • sliced almonds
  • pumpkin seeds 
  • shredded coconut
  • unsalted butter
  • pure maple syrup
  • brown sugar
  • kosher salt
  • PURE vanilla extract
  • craisins

TIP: Try making your own pure VANILLA EXTRACT  

EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THESE BARS: 

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  • rimmed baking sheet
  • 8 x 8 baking dish – this one with a lid is handy dandy. 
  • sauce pan
  • spatula – I use these heat resistant SPATULAS daily and have for years. 

HOW TO MAKE CHEWY POWER PROTEIN BARS 

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Onto a rimmed baking sheet place: oatmeal, almonds, pumpkin seeds and coconut. Toss to combine. Bake for approximately 10 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to 300 degrees.
  4. Butter an 8 x 8 deep sided baking dish. Set aside.
  5. Into a large sauce pan add: butter, syrup, brown sugar, salt, vanilla. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in toasted mixture and crasins.
  6. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Pressing down with spatula. Bake for approximately 30 minutes.
  7. Allow bars to cool at room temperature for several hours. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.

TIP: These air tight CONTAINERS come in handy for so many things! 

Stack of 5 Chewy Power Protein Bars. Seeds and craisins scattered around stack.

MORE DELICIOUS SNACKS TO TRY

 If you’re feeling inspired by these protein bars, chances are you’ll enjoy these other snack recipes:

Chewy Power Protein Bars

6 homemade protein snack bars stacked on each other. Craisins scattered around.

Chewy Power Protein Bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus additional to butter pan)
  • 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup craisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Onto a rimmed baking sheet place: oatmeal, almonds, pumpkin seeds and coconut. Toss to combine. Bake for approximately 10 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to 300 degrees.
  4. Butter an 8 x 8 deep sided baking dish. Set aside.
  5. Into a large sauce pan add: butter, syrup, brown sugar, salt, vanilla. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in toasted mixture and crasins.
  6. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Pressing down with spatula. Bake for approximately 30 minutes.
  7. Allow bars to cool at room temperature for several hours. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.

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Category: Snacks
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Comments

  4. christine says

    these looks like a great snack and if I leave out the almonds they’d totally be safe for my daughter. Awesome.

  9. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    This recipe looks too good to be called a protein power bar. Yep its a different world, when the kids are home full time. Hopefully it will be a summer where everyone feel compelled to be outside—-including you.
    Smiles—-

  15. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    I love how simple this recipe is. I’ve seen other bar recipes that have too many ingredients for me but this one keeps it down to a minimum and is clearly big on flavors. Definitely trying them this weekend!

  16. Marly says

    You are such a recipe rockstar. I love these power protein bars! Can’t wait to give ’em a try!

  20. Susan says

    I know what you mean about those certain bars being addictive but they are pricey. I like your version better.

  26. Kevin @ Battle Oats says

    Can’t go wrong with cherries in a bar, really great fruit. I’m so busy during the week but going to make these for my family at the weekend. Thanks for posting.

  27. Matt Horbund - mmWine says

    A great idea. I wish I could figure out the nutritional info! There’s got to be a way I can plug the ingredients in to some website and get it 🙂 I’ve just started (again) eating right and exercising. My 14 y/o son is the motivator! He has totally taken a turn for the healthy, and even started blogging about it at http://journeytospartan.com – we are both looking for protein packed foods, so we’ll check this out!

    Cheers
    Matt

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