Peanut Butter Bars

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup JIF peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/8 cup honey
• 2 tsp vanilla extract ⠀
• 2 scoops of Designer Whey French Vanilla
• 1 cup quick oats
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips + 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/3 cup dried craisins
• 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans/walnuts (optional) ⠀

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat peanut butter, coconut oil, honey and vanilla in a saucepan over low heat and mix together.⠀
2. Remove from heat and combine with protein powder, oats, craisins, chopped nuts (optional), chia seeds, and coconut flakes.
3. Place in a 7X9 inch pan lined with parchment paper.⠀
4. Add chocolate chips and coconut in a saucepan and place over low heat until melted. Drizzle over the tops of the bars.⠀
5. Place in fridge for 1 hour before removing from pan and cutting into bars.