Homemade Protein Bar
Satisfy your snack cravings while staying fueled and focused with these easy-to-make homemade protein bars! Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and your favorite protein powder, these no-bake bars are the perfect balance of nutrition and indulgence. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, and customizable with optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts, they offer a chewy, flavorful bite in every bar. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, these protein-packed snacks are ideal for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or an on-the-go treat. Store them in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for long-lasting convenience. With their rich taste and satisfying texture, these DIY protein bars will leave store-bought versions in the dust!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup protein powder (preferably vanilla or chocolate)
- 1 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 0.5 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 0.25 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 0.25 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and protein powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds, or until the mixture is softened, and then stir until smooth.
Pour the peanut butter and honey mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir well to combine.
Add the milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture. Mix until a dough-like consistency forms. If the mixture seems too dry, add a small splash of milk until it holds together.
Optional: Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Press the mixture firmly into the pan, spreading it out evenly with your hands or a spatula.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to cut.
Remove the protein bar mixture from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and carefully cut it into 10 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.5 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.9 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 3466 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.1 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.2 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.1 g | ||
| Protein | 295.9 g | 592% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1175 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 23.3 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 4246 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
