Zone Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings and stay fueled with these homemade Zone Bars—packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor! Perfect for meal prep or an on-the-go energy boost, these no-bake bars combine hearty rolled oats, creamy almond butter, and sweet honey with a protein-packed punch of chocolate protein powder and ground flaxseed. Studded with mini chocolate chips and crunchy nuts, each bar is a delicious balance of chewy texture and irresistible flavor. Made in just 15 minutes with simple pantry staples, these protein bars are customizable to fit your dietary needs and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for lasting freshness. Whether you're tackling a busy day or need a post-workout pick-me-up, these easy-to-make energy bars are a healthy, satisfying choice. Perfect for your high-protein snack fix!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cups Almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 0.33 cups Honey
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chocolate protein powder
- 0.25 cups Ground flaxseed
- 0.25 cups Mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cups Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (any type, for consistency adjustment)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and ground flaxseed. Mix until evenly distributed.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the almond butter and honey. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until warm and slightly runny. Stir until smooth.
Add the vanilla extract to the almond butter-honey mixture and stir to combine.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly using a spatula or your hands until a sticky dough forms.
If the mixture is too dry or crumbly, add the milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press it down firmly and evenly using your hands or the back of a spatula.
Chill the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
Once set, remove from the pan and cut into 8 bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 340 mg | 7% | |
*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.
