Description
These no-bake chocolatey protein bars are a quick, chewy, and satisfying snack made with oats, peanut butter, and protein powder. Perfect for busy days, post-workout fuel, or a healthy treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
Instructions
- Combine oats, peanut butter, honey, and protein powder in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well mixed and sticky.
- Press mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish, flattening evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped chocolate and nuts on top, pressing them gently into the surface.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once set, lift out the mixture and slice into 8 bars. Store chilled.
Notes
- Add more peanut butter if mixture is too dry, or oats if too wet.
- For nut-free, use sunflower seed butter and omit the nuts.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Add-ins like chia seeds or shredded coconut add texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
