Looking for more healthy snacks? Try my Energy Balls, Applesauce, Carrot Muffins, or learn how to make The Perfect Charcuterie Board.
Why I love this recipe:
No Bake – No heating up the house, and only takes 10 minutes to throw the ingredients together and put in the fridge. Healthy – Nothing artificial here. These bars are filled with normal pantry ingredients and sweetened with honey. Taste Delicious – I’ve had one to many unappetizing protein bars in my life, so I’m all about making them from scratch, with ingredients I recognize, and they taste wonderful!
Ingredients in Protein Bars:
Rolled Oats – quick oats would also work. Protein Powder – Add your favorite whey or plant based protein powder including Chocolate, vanilla, or plain flavored. Peanut Butter – or substitute any nut butter or sunflower butter. Honey – Naturally sweetened and no added sugar. You could substitute agave. Ground Flax Seed Banana – mashed, for sweetness flavor and binding. Salt Vanilla Extract Mix-Ins – I like to customize my bars with chopped dates, dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, or raisins), mini chocolate chips, or unsweetened coconut flakes.
How to make Protein Bars:
Combine Ingredients: Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Press firmly into an 8×8 inch pan. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars. Cut into bars and store in the fridge.
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.
Recipe Variations:
Mix-Ins: Customize these bars with your favorite mix-ins! Some ideas: chopped dates, dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, or raisins), mini chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, crispy rice cereal, chopped nuts, or anything you like! Nut Butter: Swap out the peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter. Protein Powder: Use your favorite kind. Chocolate, vanilla, or plain would all work great for this recipe! Vegan Protein Bars Recipe: Use your favorite vegan protein powder.
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