Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars are a simple and healthy post-workout snack, packed with protein and customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: Mix rolled oats, protein powder, and chia seeds in a large bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients: Blend peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Combine mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir until well incorporated.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Transfer to pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, press the mixture firmly into the dish.
- Chill and slice: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze individually wrapped bars for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein bars, no-bake, healthy snacks, fitness, homemade, nut butter
