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Protein Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250
Delicious homemade protein bars perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost.

Ingredients

Oats

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter (or favorite nut butter or sunflower butter)
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 1/3 cup honey, agave or real maple syrup
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup ground flax seed
  • 1 cup protein powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup mix-in options (chopped dates, dried fruit, blueberries, cranberries, raisins, mini chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, nuts)

Instructions 

  • Mix all ingredients except mix-ins until well combined.
  • Fold in mix-ins until evenly distributed.
  • Press mixture firmly into an 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
  • Store bars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Adjust sweeteners or mix-ins to taste for variety.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Snack
Keyword: bars, Healthy, Protein