No-Bake Peanutty Oat Bars

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Portions:
10

Serving Size:
1 bar

Diet Types:

Line a 5 x 7-inch or 8-inch square baking dish with wax or parchment paper.
In a medium bowl mix together oats, cinnamon and salt.
In a medium bowl mix protein powder, peanut butter and agave nectar; stir until smooth.
Mix the oats with peanut butter mixture until well blended.
Pat mixture evenly into lined baking pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and pat down evenly. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
Cut into 5 sections then in half for 10 bars. If desired, wrap each bar in plastic wrap. Keep refrigerated until ready to eat or carry on the go.

Honey may be substituted for agave syrup.
You may substitute almond butter for peanut butter but may need to add an additional tablespoon of almond butter or agave nectar/honey for the mixture to stick together
Substitute dried cranberries or cherries for chocolate chips.
Vanilla or unflavored protein powder can be used.
The amounts of peanut butter and chocolate chips used in this bar are acceptable for a kidney diet.

Submitted by: DaVita renal dietitian Nicole from Virginia