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Copycat Homemade Perfect Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bars
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Copycat Homemade Perfect Bars recipe offers a delicious, protein-packed snack that’s easy to make with simple ingredients like oat flour, natural peanut butter, and honey. These bars have a firm, chewy texture and are studded with mini chocolate chips, perfect for a healthy treat or on-the-go energy boost.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup oat flour (store bought for ultra fine texture)
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste
  • 1-2 tbsp melted coconut oil

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, and salt until well blended.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Add peanut butter, honey, vanilla paste, and 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil to the dry mixture. Use your hands to mix everything rigorously; the mixture will be thick and come together like playdough. If the mixture is too dry, add up to one more tablespoon of coconut oil to achieve a firm, moldable consistency, avoiding softness.
  3. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips using a spoon or your hands until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  4. Press into Pan: Firmly press the mixture into an 8×4 inch bread pan, smoothing the top. Optionally, sprinkle and press additional chocolate chips on top for extra chocolatey flavor and aesthetic appeal.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to firm up properly before cutting into 8 servings.
  6. Storage: Store the bars in the refrigerator to maintain their firmness and freshness.

Notes

  • For best texture, use store-bought oat flour which is finer than homemade versions.
  • Adjust coconut oil quantity carefully; too much will make bars soft instead of firm.
  • Using vanilla protein powder enhances flavor and protein content.
  • These bars are best kept refrigerated and consumed within a week for freshness.
  • Feel free to substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower butter for variation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeglimpse.com/copycat-homemade-perfect-bars-recipe/