Rachael Ray: Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe

Rachael Ray: Bob Harper’s Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Fitness guru Bob Harper joined Rachael Ray to share one of his favorite go-to healthy snack recipes. His Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Protein bars are loaded with fiber and protein to keep you full and happy. He makes sure to add in chia seeds, rolled oats, peanut butter, and then either pea or whey protein powder. Don’t be afraid of pea protein, it doesn’t taste like straight-up peas! Bob did want to make a point to say that these bars do have to be baked, unlike some of his no-bake bars. These bars are a great way to not only save money if you’re an avid protein bar eater, but a tasty way to stay full without over-indulging.

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Rachael Ray: Bob Harper Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe Ingredients

• 2 tbsp chia seeds – ground
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 C maple syrup
• 1/2 C almond milk
• 1/2 C raisins
• 2 C rolled oats
• 1/3 C unflavored or vanilla-flavored pea or whey protein powder
• 1/4 C natural peanut butter
• 1/4 C honey
• 1/4 C salted peanuts – coarsely chopped
• organic cooking spray

Bob Harper: Rachael Ray Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and cinnamon
3. In a different bowl, whisk the maple syrup, peanut butter, almond milk, and honey until combined
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, then add the raisins and peanuts
5. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray
6. Use your hands to press the batter evenly into the pan
7. Bake until the edges are golden-brown, approximately 20-22 minutes
8. Let cool for 15-20 minutes, then slice into 8 bars