Cocoa Peanut Butter Sea Salt Bars

Craving something sweet, salty, and satisfying without turning on the oven? Before we dive into this no-bake goodness, let’s talk about one of its star ingredients: peanut butter, and how to choose the right kind.

When looking for nut butter you always want to look at your ingredient list first.  The ingredients should be VERY minimal!  My brand of choice only has peanuts and less than 1% salt.  Most kinds of peanut butter, even ones that say they are natural, have added sugars and fats that are unnecessary.  I like my patients to focus on whole foods and minimal ingredients to ensure they are sticking to more quality foods.  This sweet and salty combo is sure to make your tummy thank you!

Ingredients:

• 2 scoops Cocoa Whey Protein Powder

• 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats

• 2 tbsp. Chia Seeds

• 2 tbsp.  Honey

• 1 cup  Natural Peanut Butter

• ½ cup Milk of your choice

• Dash Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Mix together honey, peanut butter, and milk in a microwave safe

   bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stopping and stirring every 15 seconds.

2. Once combined well, mix in dry ingredients of whey, oats, and chia seeds.

3. In an 8 x 8 dish, put down parchment paper and then press bar mixture into dish until evenly spread. Grind up sea salt over the top of the spread out mixture. Place in freezer for at least 1 hour before cutting into 12 bars and serving.  Store in freezer or fridge up to one week!

Serves 12

Mindful Nutrition with Megan,

Megan Callahan, MS, RD, LD