Happy Meatless Monday friends! In my quest to eat more oatmeal, I’ve found that it makes great protein bars. Add in some peanut butter and even better! It’s like breakfast and dessert at the same time right?! Please join Tina and me to check out all of the great veggie creations this week.
I’ve seen so many recipes using powdered peanut butter the last few months but I had never tried it myself until recently. I was given some samples of Peanut Butter and Co’s Mighty Nut to test out this week. I wasn’t exactly sure what to do with it at first however adding Mighty Nut to these oatmeal bars was fabulous. Might Nut is great for baking and adding to smoothies or sauces. Much of the fat and calories are removed in the process and you are left with tons of protein and flavor. Hope you enjoy! And don’t worry, I am going to share! I have a giveaway at the bottom for a jar of the flavor of your choice of Mighty Nut.
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal bars are loaded with all the goodness of fall: cranberries, pumpkin seeds and oatmeal. There is no added sugar or artificial sweetener. You can’t beat that!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c steel cut oatmeal
- 1/4 c flax seed
- 1 c protein powder of your choice
- 3 tbl coconut oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 c unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbl Mighty Nut original powdered peanut butter
- 2 tbl Mighty Nut chocolate powdered peanut buter
- 6 Tbl water
- 1/2 c dried unsweetened cranberries
- 1/2 c pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 c mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325
- Add oatmeal, flax, protein powder & coconut oil to food processor & pulse until smooth
- Transfer to mixing bowl and add:
- eggs, apple sauce, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, pumpkin seeds, choc chips & cranberries stir to combine
- In a separate bowl mix Mighty Nut powders with approx 6 tbl of water and stir
- Adjust water amount to achieve pnb of a regular consistency & add to bowl & mix to combine
- Line a 9 x 13 dish with parchment paper
- Spread batter evenly into dish and bake for 23 min
- Remove and allow to cool before cutting into bars
- Can be frozen for later use
I’d love to share a jar of Mighty Nut with one of you! Enter below and let me know which flavor you would like: original, vanilla, chocolate or flax chia.
What would you make with Mighty Nut?
This post was sponsored by Mighty Nut and Sweat Pink however all thoughts and recipes are my own.
Karen - Fit in France says
Never heard of powdered peanut butter ! Hmmm…. its hard to find peanut butter in France, thus I doubt the powdered version will make its way here. Too bad, I would love to try it !
Deborah Brooks says
Really? It’s hard to find peanut butter? Do people not eat it there?
sarah@creatingbettertomorrow says
yummo! these look amazing and i think my boys would lvoe them too! i’m all about family friendly and toddler healthy recipes…must try these soon!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! My son didn’t want to taste them and then had to admit he really liked them. Hope your kiddos do too!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I love my Mighty Nut! It is so versatile as well as being sooooo delicious
Deborah Brooks says
It really is versatile!
Coco says
I’m a PB purist, so I’d pick plain and use it in my overnight oats. Those bars look yummy but so many calories packed into each bite too!
Deborah Brooks says
You could use regular pnb to make them as well. I prefer the plain flavor myself.
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
I really love Mighty Nut! It’s been a great addition to my pantry. The bars sounds delicious!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I was excited to try it and loving how versatile it is
Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom says
Holy molly! Those look delicious!!
I have contemplated powder PB but never really wrapped my mind around it but I can see now how it would be great for baking and adding to smoothies. Learn something new everyday!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It was my first time using it as well and I am now a fan. It’s very versatile
Annmarie says
Oh yum! Love that you used both the chocolate and original in there- these look fantastic!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! There were a great combo
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
These look so good! I’d love to try the chocolate one 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It’s pretty yummy 🙂
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I’m not a big peanut butter eater but I do love PB cookies! I think this powder would make it so much easier to mix in than the actual stuff. But are the cookies creamy? I may have to try this stuff.
Deborah Brooks says
Everyone loves pnb cookies! You can add as much water to it as you wish so you can control how creamy it is. It’s very versatile
Heather@hungryforbalance says
These look like a great grab and go breakfast or snack! I love the pumpkin and cranberry combo! Yum!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! They are a great pre or post workout snack for sure.
lindsay says
ahhh i’ve seen these everywhere! i gotta try that powder and this reicpe of course!
Deborah Brooks says
Yes you do! It’s great to cook with and for smoothies
Tina Muir says
Can I pick all??? I LOVE PB & co!!!!! Okay, if I HAD to pick, it would be vanilla! These sound So good friend!!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It was my first time trying them this week and I loved them
Marcia says
These sound amazing! I’ve never tried powdered PB before but I’d love to. I think I’d go for the vanilla.
Deborah Brooks says
The vanilla will be great too!
Jess @hellotofit says
Mmm these look fantastic, Deborah! I need to break out the Mighty Nut that I got for this week, too 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Oh yeah you will love it! Can’t wait to see what you make
Jamie says
Flax chia 100% So when I eat the whole jar I feel healthy about it 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
LOl good plan!
Chaitali says
I love the powdered peanut butter (though I use a different brand). It’s so easy and I love the lower fat/calories. Plus, it’s easy to take along in a ziploc bag so I can have my usual pre-run peanutbutter toast even when we’re on vacation 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Well that’s a great idea!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
I love Peanut Butter & Co. The original shop is in NYC and it’s SO good! I’m so sad I can’t have peanut butter anymore. I keep hoping I’ll grow out of the allergy one day. In the meantime, I need someone to create powdered almond butter!
Deborah Brooks says
I did not know they had a store! Too bad on the pnb -you should write to them and suggest the almond butter
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
Your protein bars look delicious! I made peanut butter banana bread with my Mighty Nut powder last night, and boy is it delicious!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It’s really versatile isn’t it!
Katie @ Gettin' My Healthy On says
This sounds tasty! I have powdered peanut butter but mostly use it for throwing in smoothies. The chocolate flavor sounds like something I need in my life.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It’s great for so many things hope you try it out
lindsey says
I love trying new flavors of powdered PB 🙂
lindsey says
chocolate 4 sure!
Deborah Brooks says
Me too! Thanks for entering & good luck
Maureen says
YUM YUM I could see eating one {or two} of these for breakfast! 🙂
Sharon says
These look great!! Love that there is no added sugar or artificial sweetener and that you added cranberries!
Cristina says
I had no idea powdered peanut butter even existed. You just opened up a whole new world for me!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
Sign me up for the chocolate!! I have got to get my hands on these peanut butter protein bars! Amazing Deborah! Happy Monday!
paige c says
I want to try the vanilla flavor!
Sarah says
You had me at peanut butter!! You already know I LOVE Mighty Nut… so I know these have to be good!
Ray says
Vanilla sounds tasty!
Mary Beth Jackson says
YUm! Add ing peanut butter to oatmeal is definitely a great way to eat more oatmeal! Your bars look fantastic- I would like to try the chocolate flavor 🙂
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
I love peanut butter! I need to find some Mighty Nut to try! I bet they’d be great in smoothies too.
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs says
I’ve actually never tried powdered peanut butter. I’d love to try the regular or the chocolate.
Renee @ Bendiful Blog says
PB and oatmeal! Yes please!
Kate @KateMovingForward says
Chocolate sounds delicious!! The bars look awesome!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much and the chocolate might nut is yummy!
[email protected] says
These sound so tasty and would go perfect w my morning coffee. However I do think that there are alot of ingredients in there.
Deborah Brooks says
Yes there are a lot of ingredients but it literally took me under 10 min to throw it in as it is all together in one bowl.
Ariana says
Ooo what a great use for powdered peanut butter! I have some and really don’t mind it, but I love regular peanut butter more 😉 I just might have to give these a shot! Thanks for sharing!
Deborah Brooks says
Since you already have some hope you check it out! Thanks!
Kelli says
Oooh, yum! I would go for original, although I love all of PB&Co stuff. They actually used to sposor a women’s bicycle racing team up this way. Too bad they don’t any more. This recipe looks very tasty! Thanks for sharing. Probably easier to manage than regular PB, also.
Deborah Brooks says
I think in baking it may be easier to mix in -you’re right!
Jenn says
That looks great! I see a lot of uses for powdered PB – I’m glad to hear it tastes yummy!
Deborah Brooks says
It is! I just recently tried it and it’s great for cooking
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
I love powdered peanut butter! I actually like to use it as a flour substitute!! These look great!
Deborah Brooks says
Interesting idea!
Akaleistar says
Those protein bars look yummy! I’ve never used powdered PB…
Deborah Brooks says
I am a new fan of it!
Debbie @ Deb Runs says
Yum! They sound delicious!
Deborah Brooks says
They were hope you give them a try!
jill conyers says
You had me at peanut butter! And the protein is a bonus.
Deborah Brooks says
I know anything with peanut butter is so good!
Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. says
I love powdered peanut butter and these bars look delicious!! I would like to try the original version 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
It’s very versatile and great to cook with.
rachel says
Yum. I haven’t tried this brand yet. I would like to try ALL of the flavors mentioned. 🙂 Yum!
Deborah Brooks says
All the flavors are good!
thesimplepeach says
Yum! These look tasty. I’m an oatmeal gal too. I like using powdered peanut butter in my smoothies!
Deborah Brooks says
That’s a great way to use them too!
Judith says
I’d love to try the original
Deborah Brooks says
It’s great good luck!
[email protected] says
I’ve been thinking about making my own protein bars and these look so good.I really need to give this recipe a try. Never tried powdered peanut butter either.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks I hope you do! The powdered pnb is great for cooking.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I am soooo trying this! I’d love to see what vanilla peanut flour tastes like.
Deborah Brooks says
I haven’t tried the vanilla yet but I bet you could use that too.
Julie Waldron says
I’d like to try the chocolate.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks for stopping by!
Amy Lauren says
I’d try the vanilla flavor.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks for entering and stopping by!
MCM Mama Runs says
Yum! I live for peanut butter and chocolate, especially together!
Deborah Brooks says
It is a good combo!
Autumn says
Ive used this very versatile product! You cant go wrong with pb and chocolate together! Love the recipe and great review!
Michelle says
These are right up my ally…I need some powdered peanut butter in my life!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! They are really yummy 🙂
Jill @ Champagne for Everyday says
These look great. I love that there’s no added sweeteners. So many of these protein bars have a lot of added sugar, which kind of takes away their purpose. I can’t wait to try these!
Thanks for sharing!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much! I started making my own for that exact reason!
Hollie says
You had me at Peanut Butter. I have never used the powdered peanut butter and I am a little hesitant to try. I like how real peanut butter makes things stick together.
Deborah Brooks says
It works great in recipes hope you check it out. You could use regular pnb as well. enjoy!
Zita says
I’d Love to try the Flax chia or the chocolate one 🙂 And these look yummie!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much!
Emily N. says
I’d like to try the original PB flavor.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks for stopping by!
Megan says
These look so good and so easy! Will have to try!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much! They were pretty tasty 🙂
mia says
these sounds so delicious! It will be hard not to eat the whole batch when I make this!
Deborah Brooks says
OH sure is! Hope you enjoy