Description
Indulge in these delicious homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars, perfect for a quick and healthy snack or post-workout fuel. Packed with oats, peanut butter, and protein powder, these bars are easy to make and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, flaxseed, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until well combined. Add water or milk if needed.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Press into Pan: Line a baking dish with parchment paper, press mixture evenly, and chill.
- Cut and Store: Cut into bars, store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup and plant-based protein powder.
- These bars are ideal for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
- You can blend oats for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
