Quick No-Bake Protein Bars
Whip up these easy, no-bake protein bars in 15 minutes for a healthy, grab-and-go snack. Customize with your favorite mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats and protein powder.
- Add nut butter, honey or maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in any desired mix-ins.
- Press the mixture evenly into an 8×8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Cut into bars and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For gluten-free bars, ensure your oats and protein powder are certified gluten-free.
- These bars are best stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust the amount of milk to reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg