Description
Soft and chewy oatmeal bars packed with almond butter, strawberries, and protein—perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack on the go.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup mashed strawberries or strawberry puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of rolled oats with 1/2 cup of protein powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup almond butter, 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup, 1/2 cup mashed strawberries or strawberry puree, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and stir thoroughly until you have a well-combined, sticky batter.
- Press Into Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it evenly into an even layer to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the bars are set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into 8 bars to maintain structure and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness depending on the type and flavor of protein powder used to suit your taste.
- Store the bars in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and to enhance their chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
