Easy Protein Bars: No-Bake & Delicious Snack
Skip the store-bought versions and make these no-bake protein bars at home. With just a handful of ingredients, they provide a tasty, easy-to-make energizing snack. Customize with optional chocolate chips or flavor variations for a crowd-pleasing treat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 75
- Yield: 9-12 bars 1x
- Category: High Protein snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate; whey or casein recommended; plant-based requires extra nut butter)
1 cup almond butter or peanut butter (natural almond butter preferred)
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup (honey for firmer bars, maple syrup for softer)
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats (do not substitute quick oats)
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Mix protein powder, nut butter, and oats in a large bowl
Add sweetener and flaxseed, stirring until well combined
Optionally fold in mini chocolate chips
Press mixture into a lined 8×8-inch pan
Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing into 9-12 bars
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
Notes
Use natural nut butter without hydrogenated oils for best texture
If using plant-based protein powder, add 1-2 tbsp extra nut butter to balance dryness
Bars will keep up to 5 days in the refrigerator
Customize with add-ins like chia seeds, dried fruit, or nut pieces
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg