Recipe: No-Bake Protein Bars | UPMC HealthBeat

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a unique taste and is a vegan option.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar and more antioxidants.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Seeds are often less expensive and nut-free for allergies.

Coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine the peanuts, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, oats, protein, and crisped rice cereal.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey and vanilla. Microwave on high for one to two minutes, until bubbling.

Add the peanut butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir well.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared cookie sheet and press down firmly. It may help to spray fingers with cooking spray.

Refrigerate or freeze briefly to set.

Cut into 1.5-inch squares and keep the energy bars refrigerated until ready to eat.

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