Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Submitted by mamati

"Not an original - I found this online."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 16 bars
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 1⁄3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 5 cups bran flakes (such as Raisin Bran)
• 1⁄3 cup ground flax seed (optional)
• 1 cup chopped craisins

directions

1. Put honey in a large pot on medium heat. Add sugar and stir until melted and mixture begins to bubble. Add cinnamon and stir until dissolved. Stir peanut butter into the honey mixture until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in bran flakes, flax and Craisins. Press firmly into an 8x8 pan lined with foil that overlays ends. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Cut into squares and enjoy!
2. Note: This recipe also freezes well, so you can make a big batch and freeze squares to enjoy in the future. Additionally, you may substitute 1 Celsius granola + 4 Celsius bran flakes for the 5 Celsius bran flakes. Protein powder may also be added to this recipe for an extra protein punch.?.