Description
Homemade protein bars packed with nutrients and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135 g)
- ¾ cup peanut butter (or any nut/sunflower butter) (180 g)
- 1 banana, mashed (120 g)
- ⅓ cup honey, agave, or maple syrup (110 g)
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup ground flax seed (55 g)
- 1 cup protein powder (120 g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)
- ¾ cup mix-ins (about 90 g): chopped dates, dried fruit, mini chocolate chips, coconut flakes, nuts, etc.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except the mix-ins until well combined.
- Fold in mix-ins until evenly distributed. The mixture should be soft and slightly sticky, not dry. If needed, add a splash of milk/water or a drizzle of honey.
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture very firmly into the pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Protein powder: Chocolate, vanilla, plain, or half protein powder + half collagen peptides.
- Chocolate version: Use chocolate protein powder and chocolate chips.
- Nut-free: Use sunflower butter.
- Vegan: Use plant-based protein powder and maple syrup.
- Gluten-free: Use certified GF oats and protein powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Protein Bars, Healthy Snacks, Homemade