Plant-Based Celebration Protein Bars

It feels good to finish a hard workout knowing you gave it your all. Unfortunately, it’s a bummer to realize it’s not over yet. Like with any good workout, you’re not done until you refuel. With these Plant-Based Celebration Protein Bars you can now finish your workouts with a party!

These bars have the perfect combination of protein and carbohydrates you need to replenish your glycogen stores and repair those muscles so you can recover faster and feel great.

INGREDIENTS:

1 ⅓ cup rolled oats

⅓ cup soy protein powder

¼ tsp. salt

½ cup peanut butter

⅓ cup honey

1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract

1 Tbsp. melted coconut oil

½ cup sprinkles

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add the rolled oats to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles a fine powder.
2. Add in the protein powder and salt. Pulse for about 5 seconds to mix the dry ingredients.
3. Add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract and melted coconut oil. Pulse until the mixture resembles a dough.
4. Add in the sprinkles and pulse until they are gently incorporated into the dough.
5. Line a 8” x 8” baking pan with parchment paper. Press the dough into the bottom of the pan and refrigerate for at least one hour.
6. Slice the dough into 8 bars. Serve or refrigerate dough for later enjoyment.

Recipe by Kendra Miller, MPH, RDN, LD