Homemade Protein Bars
Chewy, no-bake homemade protein bars made with oats, protein powder, nut butter, and honey. A healthy and convenient snack packed with protein and natural ingredients.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 0.5 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 0.333 cup honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 cup ground flaxseed
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.0625 teaspoon salt pinch
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, and salt.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter and honey together for 30-45 seconds until smooth and easy to stir.
- Stir the vanilla extract into the peanut butter mixture, then pour over the dry ingredients.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts if using, and mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and sticky.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly with a spatula or your hands to compact it.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut into 12 equal squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and maple syrup instead of honey. These bars freeze well and make a great grab-and-go snack.