Peanut butter is great source of protein, which helps growth and cell repair. It also contains fibre, leaving you feeling fuller for longer. This with oats, almonds and sesame seeds make an amazingly healthy and delicious snack to keep you going until lunch. These bars also make great power boost before or after sport.
Ellen, aged 13
AuthorEllenCategoryBaking, Breakfast, School Lunches, SnacksDifficultyBeginnerThese protein-packed power bars, full of nutrients and energy, make the perfect mid-morning snack. Quick and easy to make, these nutty bars are one of my favourites.
Preheat the oven to 180ºC
Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper
Mash the bananas in a bowl with a fork
Mix in the peanut butter, porridge oats, raisins, ground almonds, sesame seeds and cinnamon
Spoon the mixture into the lined tray and bake in the oven for 15 minutes
Once cooked, let cool and cut into squares
Beware of nut allergies. So these might not be the best for school lunches.
To add a sweet touch, melt 50g of dark chocolate and drizzle over the top of the bars. Place in the fridge for about two hours to set and harden.
You can also double the recipe and freeze half of the bars for up to a month. Just slice into bars first and place in an air-tight container in the freezer.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180ºC
Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper
Mash the bananas in a bowl with a fork
Mix in the peanut butter, porridge oats, raisins, ground almonds, sesame seeds and cinnamon
Spoon the mixture into the lined tray and bake in the oven for 15 minutes
Once cooked, let cool and cut into squares
