My husband’s preferred snack is a homemade protein bar, so I’m constantly on the lookout for a good one. I found this on Pinterest and it is so versatile. You can add any kind of dried fruit you want, even chocolate chips or nuts. The chocolate topping is totally optional, and my husband actually prefers it without.

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 honey
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/3 cup dried fruit of your choice
• 1/3 cup dessicated or shredded coconut, optional
• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips + 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional

In a sauce pan, combine the peanut butter, honey and coconut oil. Heat until thoroughly mixed and smooth, then remove from heat and add in the vanilla. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter mixture and the protein powder until smooth. Then add the oats, chia seeds, dried fruit and coconut if using. Once the mixture is fully combined, press into a lined 8×4 loaf pan and refrigerate for at least an hour. Cut into bars and store tightly sealed in the fridge.