PrintEasy 5-Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Make satisfying, chewy homemade protein bars without turning on the oven. These simple bars use five basic ingredients and are perfect for quick meal prep or on-the-go energy.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 10 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional topping)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and peanut butter.
- Add the honey or maple syrup to the mixture.
- Stir all ingredients together until a thick, uniform dough forms. You may need to use your hands to fully incorporate everything.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Press firmly to compact the mixture.
- If using, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate over the top of the bar mixture.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the block of bars out of the pan. Cut into 10 to 12 equal bars.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey and ensure your protein powder is plant-based.
- If the mixture seems too dry, add one teaspoon of water or milk at a time until it holds together.
- These bars are great for meal planning and can replace some needs addressed by best meal delivery services when you need quick, controlled nutrition.
- To make these keto protein bars, substitute the oats with almond flour and use a keto-friendly sweetener instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 0