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Cinnamon Protein Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 220
Delicious and healthy cinnamon protein cookie bars made with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Oats

  • 2 cups gluten free oats (roasted in the oven without oil for 10 minutes)

Peanut Butter

  • 1 cup natural peanut butter

Sweetener

  • 1/2 cup honey or mashed banana

Apple Sauce

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce

Chocolate Chips

  • 2 tablespoons grain sweetened chocolate chips

Protein Powder

  • 1 cup whey protein powder (unflavored or vanilla)

Cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Seeds

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds or a mix of both

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roast oats for 10 minutes, then cool.
  • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Spread batter on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  • Let cool, then cut into bars and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookie, Healthy, Protein