Being on a low FODMAP diet is TOUGH. It can be so hard to find nutritious snacks that taste and feel good for your tummy. One day in my elimination phase, I randomly whipped up this super simple recipe. These low FODMAP peanut butter protein bars are the perfect way to add protein to your diet, satisfy a sweet tooth, and fill that longing for a mindless snack. These bars also have nearly 10g of protein per serving! These protein bars are so smooth, and they MELT in your mouth.
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Why should I make THESE pb protein bars?
Well, as I’ve mentioned, finding a quick snack can be so difficult when following a low FODMAP diet. You might mindlessly grab something from the pantry on the go, only to realize you are not supposed to eat it when in the elimination phase! It can be so frustrating. So to fill that gap in my life, I created a very simple recipe consisting of only 5 ingredients! Sounds too good to be true? The ingredients are listed below.
- Peanut butter (creamy or drippy)
- Oat flour
- Maple syrup (pure)
- TumLove protein powder (or any easily digestible, FODMAP-approved vanilla protein powder)
- Vanilla extract (optional)
Benefits of making peanut butter protein bars:
Protein bars are highly consumed snacks in our day and age. Some companies label their bars as “meal replacers,” but as far as I am concerned, there is no such thing as a “meal replacer” beside a real meal. However, a protein bar can help fill those gaps in your day while providing you with an excellent source of protein and other valuable nutrients. The problem with many protein bars at the store is that they are #1, SO expensive, and #2, they contain highly questionable ingredients. I’m all for trying new things, but sometimes those bars have some crazy ingredients in them.
Companies create bars with high protein and low sugar that sometimes tastes good and other times taste horrible. They fill the bars with sugar alcohols which can highly increase bloating and gas in many individuals. For me, I do not mind adding “real” sugar because I know it will make me feel 10x better and 10x more satisfied than the fake stuff. It’s not all bad, but sometimes it’s just better to make your own. Especially if it’s only 5 ingredients and will take you less than 5 minutes!
If you are looking for another low FODMAP snack, check out my healthy edible cookie dough!
Low FODMAP* Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup oat flour blended oats!*
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 (heaping) scoop TumLove protein powder or any vanilla, low FODMAP protein powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- First, combine all your ingredients into a bowl. Mix thouroughly.
- Place in a lined loaf baking dish and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice and enjoy! Store in the fridge for best results!
Notes
Let me know how much you loved these in the comments below!
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