Honey Nut Power Bars

Name: Honey Nut Power Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter; 1/2 cup coconut oil (measured solid); 1/2 cup honey; 3 tablespoons protein powder*; 3 cups Honey Nut Chex; 1 cup gluten free old fashioned oats; 1 cup honey roasted peanuts; 1 cup chocolate chips

By Annie Holmes Published in Breakfast

My favorite thing to experiment with is granola and granola bar recipes.
I love seeing how much stuff I can cram into one bar. Throw in some oats, some nuts, sometimes some fruit, mix it all up and see what happens.

These Honey Nut Power Bars have been on my mind for weeks. I love Chex cereal, (thank goodness it is gluten free because if we had to give that up I promise tears would have been shed!) and I knew I wanted to work it into a breakfast bar of sorts. The kind of bar that is filling enough that if you are running really late you can grab it on your way out the door and not be starving at 10am.

Finally, after several attempts, I got it right. These bars are packed with Honey Nut Chex, oats, honey roasted peanuts, peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, protein powder, and a bit of chocolate for good measure.

Hey, every day should start with at least a little bit of chocolate, right?!

The result is a perfectly sweet and crunchy bar that is packed with flavor. The best part? It actually has some sustenance to it! They are a perfect way to sneak in a little extra protein during the day!

Yields 6

Honey Nut Power Bars

10 minPrep Time

10 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut oil (measured solid)
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons protein powder*
3 cups Honey Nut Chex
1 cup gluten free old fashioned oats
1 cup honey roasted peanuts
1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a 9x12 baking sheet with wax paper or greased aluminum foil and set aside.
Combine the peanut butter, coconut oil, and honey in a microwavable bowl and heat for 45 seconds or until oil is melted. Stir to combine.
Add protein powder and stir well.
Stir in the cereal, oats and peanuts, mixture will be very thick.
Fold in chocolate chips and quickly pour mixture into pan.
Spread mixture evenly and place in freezer for 15 minutes or until set.
Cut into bars and store in an air tight container in the fridge.

https://www.maebells.com/honey-nut-power-bars/

*I love Myofusion Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie protein powder

Comments

Helen+@+Scrummy+Lane says

February 3, 2015 at 11:21 am

I love this kind of thing too, Annie! They are so great for mid-morning work-day snacks. I love that yours don't have too many ingredients in but are full of nutty flavour ... oh, and that protein of course!

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Natalie+@+Tastes+Lovely says

February 3, 2015 at 11:54 am

I just love chex cereal. It stays so crunch in the milk. And chex mix too! I love that you used them in these bars! They sound just delicious. These would be great for me to make and snack on for when we're filming weddings : )

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:59 am
  
  Natalie they would be so perfect!! They taste really decadent but they aren't bad at all! I love sneaky healthy foods!
  
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Manali@CookWithManali says

February 3, 2015 at 12:49 pm

what a fun idea to combine cereal into these bars Annie! These would be perfect to munch on after a run!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:59 am
  
  Absolutely!! There is so much good stuff packed in them they would be perfect! :)
  
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Amanda says

February 3, 2015 at 5:00 pm

This is a great recipe, so fun and creative!!!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:58 am
  
  Thank you so much Amanda!
  
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Kathy+@+Olives+&+Garlic says

February 3, 2015 at 9:07 pm

These will be perfect to help me fuel for my runs. Love the recipe and I am not a huge fan of bars. Can't wait to make.

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:58 am
  
  Kathy these would be perfect for your runs!! :) I hope you enjoy them!
  
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Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

February 3, 2015 at 9:32 pm

I could seriously get behind these bars, Annie! I've been totally addicted to Chex Mix, so this means I can get my crunchy Chex fix while filling up on protein (and a little bit of chocolate). Perfect!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:57 am
  
  Yes!! Absolutely! A little bit of everything is in these!
  
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Sherri@The+Well+Floured+Kitchen says

February 3, 2015 at 9:52 pm

These look so crunchy and delicious! I love the idea of adding some cereal to granola bars- I agree it's fun to add as any goodies as possible :)

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:54 am
  
  Yes Sherri! Absolutely!
  
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Stacey+@+Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

February 3, 2015 at 10:03 pm

Those look delicious Annie, I love experimenting with granola and granola bars too - so many possible combinations!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:53 am
  
  And they are always so much better than the store bought versions! And I love that you know exactly what is in them and when they were made. It always kind of freaks me out to wonder how long ago those packaged bars were actually produced!
  
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Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

February 4, 2015 at 3:20 am

These bars look fantastic, Annie! Homemade granola bars are my favorite and I love that you added protein powder and the Honey Nut Chex for a nice and sweet crunch! Such a creative and tasty idea!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:53 am
  
  Thanks so much Kelly!! :)
  
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grandbabycakes says

February 4, 2015 at 9:08 am

Well these power bars are fantastic. And gluten free? I have to show these to my uncle!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:48 am
  
  Yes! Totally gluten free! :)
  
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marcie says

February 4, 2015 at 3:59 pm

I grew up loving Chex cereal, and now there are so many great varieties, including Honey Nut! I buy it often, and definitely need to try these bars! :)

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:47 am
  
  You will love them Marcie! So easy and full of flavor!
  
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Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says

February 4, 2015 at 4:45 pm

I love Chex cereal and making a bar with it sounds so delicious. These little bars are quite photogenic. Great job!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:46 am
  
  Isn't it the best?! I am so glad it is gluten free, lots of the other gf cereals aren't that tasty and are so darn expensive! Chex is kind of our life saver! :)
  
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Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

February 4, 2015 at 9:01 pm

You can never go wrong with a no-bake bar, especially a healthy one! These look awesome Annie!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:45 am
  
  Thanks so much Ashley! :)
  
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Medha@+Whisk+&+Shout says

February 4, 2015 at 9:59 pm

Granola bar recipes are so fun to play around with because they're so customizable! Love yours :)

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- Maebells says
  
  February 5, 2015 at 9:43 am
  
  Your so right Medha! I love it! :)
  
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Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

February 5, 2015 at 1:56 pm

We are thinking alike - I've been working on a recipe for no-bake bars with peanut butter and honey roasted peanuts, too! I love that you added Honey Nut Chex to yours. That cereal is totally addicting! These bars look like the perfect thing for me to grab in between taking care of my three kiddos when I need a quick snack!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 6, 2015 at 12:23 pm
  
  Great minds think alike! :) I can't wait to see what type of bar you come up with! We cannot get enough granola bars in our house! :)
  
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Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

February 5, 2015 at 9:25 pm

These look seriously amazing! I haven't made granola bars before...WHY?! I need to make these, especially since there is PB and chocolate involved.

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- Maebells says
  
  February 6, 2015 at 12:20 pm
  
  Everything is better with peanut butter and chocolate!! :)
  
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Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

February 6, 2015 at 6:27 pm

These look soooo delish! I love that you used coconut oil to help them stick together.... such a great idea!

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- Maebells says
  
  February 9, 2015 at 11:59 am
  
  Thanks Jess! I adore coconut oil so I use it in practically everything! :)
  
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Susan Thorpe says

March 23, 2015 at 10:21 pm

where do you purchase your protein powder from?

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- Maebells says
  
  March 24, 2015 at 3:53 pm
  
  Hi Susan! I usually order from Amazon! :) But sometimes if I don't plan ahead I just run to Vitamin Shop. I love the peanut butter cookie from Myofusion! So good!
  
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