No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Make No‑Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars in just 10 minutes for a high‑protein snack that’s perfect for busy days.
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats 96 g; see note 2
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter 118 g
- ½ cup protein powder 40 g , any variety will work.
- ½ peanuts , honey roasted or salted
- ¼ cup honey 74 g
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil 26 g; melted; refined recommended
- ¼ mini dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon water *if needed
- sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, protein powder, honey, melted coconut oil and peanuts to the food processor. Pulse the ingredients until the mixture becomes a soft dough (look at the photos in the post above).
- Check the consistency by pinching a bit of the mixture between your fingers; it should come together easily, not crumble. If the mixture is crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and pulse until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment, and press the protein bar dough into the pan until smooth across the top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. Chill the bars at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the bars into 8 squares.
Notes
Storage
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days; due to the nut butter. You must keep them chilled.
- To freeze loosely in parchment paper and store in a larger bag or meal prep container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 124mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 15g