Peanut Butter Chickpea Protein Bars

Ingredients

Old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained (reserve aquafaba) 1 can (approximately 15 oz)
Allulose or preferred sweetener ¼ cup
Plant-based protein powder 4 scoops (about 60 grams of protein)
Peanut butter powder ½ cup
Creamy peanut butter ¼ cup
Aquafaba (reserved liquid from canned chickpeas) ½ cup
Salt Pinch
Brown cane sugar Pinch (optional, for topping)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a bread pan with parchment paper.
  2. Drain the chickpeas, reserving the aquafaba. No need to rinse the chickpeas.
  3. In a food processor, pulse the rolled oats until they are broken into smaller bits.
  4. Add the chickpeas and allulose to the food processor. Pulse until well combined.
  5. Add the protein powder, peanut butter powder, creamy peanut butter, and half of the aquafaba. Pulse to combine.
  6. Gradually add the remaining aquafaba as needed to achieve a thick, smooth batter.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared bread pan, spreading it evenly.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the top. Optional: Add a pinch of brown cane sugar for extra sweetness.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
  10. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
  11. Once cooled, lift the parchment paper to remove from the pan and cut into 8 equal bars.
  12. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.
Servings: 8 bars

Nutrition

From https://saucestache.com/one-can-of-chickpeas-will-change-how-you-think-about-protein-bars/