Description
Quick and easy homemade protein bars that are customizable and perfect for a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/4 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, etc.)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep your space: Start by lining an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the nut butter and maple syrup until fully combined.
- Incorporate mix-ins: Gently fold in any chosen add-ins for your flavor—chocolate chips, nuts, or fruits.
- Press and shape: Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands.
- Chill and slice: Refrigerate for at least one hour until set. Once chilled, lift out and slice into bars.
Notes
These bars can be customized with your favorite flavors and ingredients. They store well in the fridge for a week or can be frozen for longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg