Protein Bars
The BEST Protein Bars are healthy, no-bake, and contains nothing artificial! These are chewy, delicious, easy to customize, and are the perfect healthy snack!
Servings: 12
Calories: 238kcal
Cost: 5
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup peanut butter , or favorite nut butter or sunflower butter
- 1 banana , mashed
- 1/3 cup honey , agave or real maple syrup
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup ground flax seed
- 1 cup protein powder*
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Mix in options: chopped dates, dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, or raisins), mini chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, nuts
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients until well combined. Press into an 11x7 inch pan (or similar size—you could use a 9x13 pan, but not press them all the way to one side). Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
- Before cutting, press them down and together tightly. Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
Freezing Instructions: Layer bars in a freezer safe bag or container, with a piece of parchment paper between layers, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or on the counter before eating.
Protein Powder: Use your favorite kind. Chocolate, vanilla, or plain would all work great for this recipe, or try half protein powder and half unflavored collagen peptides.
Chocolate Protein Bars: Use chocolate protein powder.
Nut Butter: Swap out the peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter.
Vegan Protein Bars Recipe: Use your favorite vegan protein powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
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