Description
These homemade Protein Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack option that are perfect for a quick energy boost. Packed with protein and wholesome ingredients, they are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Protein Bars:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (about 30 g)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Line the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine nut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Add oats, protein powder, and chocolate chips, mix well.
- Adjust Consistency: If too dry, add milk gradually until a thick dough forms.
- Press Into Pan: Press mixture evenly into the pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cut and Store: Once set, cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Customize with add-ins like coconut, dried fruit, chia seeds, or nuts
- For lower sugar, use sugar-free chocolate chips or omit
- Bars stay fresh refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
