James Buff in Best Homemade No-Bake PROTEIN BARS Recipe

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.

Whisk together 3/4 cups peanut butter and 1/2 cup cashew milk until creamy and smooth.

Add protein powder to the mixture and mix until blended.

Add oats to the mixture and mix and press until all the oats are coated.

Lay parchment paper in a pan.

Plop the batter into the pan and press it out evenly with the back of a spatula.

Place the mixture in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Cut the chilled mixture into bars.

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