Current Breakfast Obsession

If you are anything like me, you are running out the door in the morning with no time to spare! Which is why my husband and I prefer something we can grab and eat on the go, so muffins, bars, etc are our go to. But as we all know (or at least should by now), most of these items are highly processed and/or contain tons of fat, calories and sugar...pretty much most are desserts being passed off as breakfast! I have already posted a few of my recpies fo rhealthier breakfast pastry items: peanut butter jelly bread, homemade protein bars, and banana bread.

Well now I've found a new favorite! I have a sickening obsession with peanut butter and these bars definitely fulfill that craving:

Peanut butter granola bars:

3/4 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup all natural honey or maple syrup

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 3/4 cups quick oats

1 cup Rice Krispies Cereal

1 scoop protein powder (optional)

1/4 cup coconut, nuts, seeds, etc (optional) p> Spray or line an 8X8 inch pan with foil or wax paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, cereal, protein powder and any add-ins you are using, if any. Combine peanut butter, honey and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Remove from heat and add in vanilla. (Alternate method, you can microwave for 1 minute, stir. Microwave for 45 seconds, stir then microwave for an additional 30 seconds). Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture and stir well to combine. Press into pan and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, then cut into bars. Store in a Tupperware container or Ziploc baggie and grab one to go in the morning!

Nutritional Information (without any add-ins)

Calories: 266

Fat: 13 grams

Carbohydrates: 31 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Sugars: 13.8 grams

Protein: 8.7

I like more protein, especially after a morning workout so I add protein powder to my bars to up the protein to 15 grams and also have a latte most mornings to get an additional 8 grams or so at least, so I get nearly 25 grams of protein with my breakfast. Sometimes I will even add some protein powder to my latte, which is actually quite tasty!