# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
03 - 1/4 cup almond flour
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
07 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Swirl Topping
10 - 1/4 cup peanut butter, melted
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring edges overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, vanilla whey protein powder, almond flour, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir until fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, unsweetened almond milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
05 - Transfer dough to the prepared baking pan. Press evenly into all corners using a spatula. Drizzle melted peanut butter over the surface, then swirl with a knife or toothpick for a marbled effect.
06 - Place pan in oven and bake for 18–20 minutes or until edges are golden brown and the center is set.
07 - Remove pan from oven and allow to cool completely. Lift out slab using parchment paper and cut evenly into 12 bars.
