Grab and go, NO BAKE easy protein bars recipe

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides healthier fats, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate has less sugar, while cocoa nibs are a less sweet alternative.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often less expensive.

Add peanut butter and honey to a large bowl.

Melt the peanut butter and honey using a double boiler or microwave until smooth.

Add rolled oats to the bowl followed by chocolate chips and cinnamon.

Mix well until combined; the mixture should be sticky. If it's dry, add more honey.

Prepare a baking pan by adding parchment paper, cutting the corners to fit, and spraying with cooking oil.

Spread the mixture evenly into the pan, using a glass to smooth the top if desired.

Place the pan in the fridge for one hour.

After one hour, use the parchment paper to lift out the mixture and cut into squares.

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