Protein Cereal Bars
These 4 ingredient protein cereal bars are thick, crispy, and pack in 15 grams of protein per serving.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 162kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cheerios or any dry cereal
- 1 1/3 cups vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or any nut or seed butter
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup can sub for honey or agave, but add 1 extra tablespoon
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8-inch tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the cereal with protein powder until combined.
- In the microwave or stovetop, melt the nut butter with brown rice syrup and pour the mixture into the protein cereal mix and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent crushing the cereal.
- Transfer the cereal bar mixture into the lined baking tray and press firmly into place. Top with chocolate chips if desired and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Alternatively, freeze for 10-15 minutes. Using a sharp knife, slice into bars.
Notes
- Protein powder: Casein, brown rice, or pea protein is ideal. I don't recommend whey protein, as in testing, it made the bars sticky and loose.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg | NET CARBS: 16g