No Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars
These easy, no-bake oatmeal protein bars are perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost, customizable with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (Use certified gluten-free oats if needed)
- 1 cup nut butter (peanut or almond; sunflower seed butter works for nut-free)
- 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup (Maple for vegan)
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips (Dairy-free chips for vegan)
- 0.5 cup protein powder (optional, vanilla or unflavored works best)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract; stir until well combined.
- Press mixture into a lined baking dish and flatten evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.