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: 16
Calories: 184kcal
Cost: 5
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135 g)
- 3/4 cup peanut butter , or favorite nut butter or sunflower butter (180 g)
- 1 banana , mashed (120 g)
- 1/3 cup honey , agave or real maple syrup (110 g)
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup ground flax seed (55 g)
- 1 cup protein powder* (120 g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)
- 3/4 cup Mix in options: chopped dates, dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, or raisins), mini chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, nuts (about 90 g)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except mix-ins until well combined. Fold in mix-ins until well distributed. Mixture should be fairly soft and not dry or crumbly. Add a splash of water or milk, or an extra drizzle of honey, if needed.1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 3/4 cup peanut butter, 1 banana, 1/3 cup honey, 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
- Press very firmly into an 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
- Store bars 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.
Gluten-free Adaptations: Use gluten-free protein powder, I really like Clean Simple Eats Vegan protein powder, and gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
