Description
A delightful, nutritious no-bake protein bar recipe, perfect for busy mornings or after-school snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut or seed butter (like almond or sunflower seed)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate-flavored)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup nuts or seeds (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and any optional nuts or seeds.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the nut or seed butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into the dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Once firm, cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for three months. Try customizing with different mix-ins for variety!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg