Description
Easy no-bake protein breakfast bars packed with oats, natural peanut butter, and protein powder. Perfect for meal prep and busy mornings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- ½ cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: dried cranberries, chia seeds, flax meal, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Melt & Mix: In a saucepan over low heat, melt peanut butter and honey until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Stir it All Up: In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, chopped nuts, salt, and optional add-ins. Pour warm peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients and stir thoroughly. Fold in chocolate chips last.
- Press & Chill: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press mixture firmly into pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Slice & Serve: Remove from pan and cut into bars. Store in refrigerator in airtight container.
Notes
- Natural peanut butter works best for binding
- Press mixture firmly for bars that hold together well
- Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months
- Customize with your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruits
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg