✔ Servings: 8 bars
✔ Time: 15 minutes
✔ Protein: ~7–9g per bar (natural protein sources only)
✅ Ingredients (All Natural, Vegetarian)
Base
- 1 cup rolled oats (or regular oats)
- ½ cup roasted chana dal powder (Sattu also works)
- ¼ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ¼ cup honey or jaggery syrup
- 1–2 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
Natural Protein Boosters
Use any 3–4 of these:
- ½ cup roasted peanuts (crushed)
- ¼ cup soy chunks (soaked, squeezed, and crumbled) — very high protein
- ½ cup mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia, flax)
- ¼ cup chopped almonds or cashews
- ¼ cup black sesame seeds (til)
Optional Flavor
- Cardamom or cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 2–3 tbsp chopped dates/raisins
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Lightly roast the oats
Dry roast on low heat for 3–4 minutes until aromatic.
(Improves texture + taste.)
2. Mix the protein ingredients
In a big bowl add:
- oats
- roasted chana powder
- peanuts
- seeds
- soy chunk crumbs (optional but gives highest protein boost)
- nuts
Mix well.
3. Prepare the binder
In a small pan:
- Add peanut butter + honey + ghee
- Heat on LOW until it melts and turns smooth/sticky.
Do NOT boil.
4. Combine
Pour hot mixture over the dry ingredients.
Mix quickly.
5. Shape
- Spread mixture on a tray lined with baking paper.
- Press tightly using a bowl or flat spoon.
(Tighter = firmer bars)
6. Set
- Refrigerate 1–2 hours
- Cut into bars.
Stores well for 7–10 days in the fridge.
⭐ Approx Nutrition per Bar
(Depends on exact ingredients)
- Calories: ~180–210
- Protein: 7–9g
- Fiber: High
- Healthy fats: Good