Protein Bars Recipe
These homemade protein bars are a nutritious and delicious snack option that you can easily customize to suit your taste. Packed with protein and wholesome ingredients, they are perfect for a post-workout boost or a quick energy pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (or 12 minutes if baking)
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins (Optional):
- 1/2 cup mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and protein powder.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: Warm the nut butter and honey until smooth, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Mix Everything Together: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, stir to combine. Add mix-ins if desired.
- Press Into Pan: Line a pan with parchment paper, press the mixture firmly into it.
- Chill and Cut: Refrigerate until firm, cut into bars, and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a no-bake option, skip baking.
- For a firmer texture, bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Experiment with different protein powder flavors and mix-ins for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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