No-Bake Protein Bars

Replace those store-bought energy bars with these peanut-buttery protein treats. Perfect for a mid-morning snack or fueling up after a workout.

What I love about these bars is they have almost 14 grams of protein, only 8 grams of sugar, and under 300 calories. A guilt free snack; plus, they are D-licious! A combination of oats, protein powder, flaxseeds, chocolate chips, peanut butter and honey. I adore peanut butter but you can definitely swap out the PB for almond butter. If you’re not a big fan of flaxseeds, you can use ground flaxseeds, or other nuts such as peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds or cashews. Raisins and/or dried fruit are also good in these bars and give them a little extra sweetness and texture.

Let’s eat!🤍

No-Bake Protein Bars

High protein bars loaded with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips and flaxseed. These make the perfect mid-morning snack or post work out food. Good for you and delicious!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups regular quick oats or gluten free, divided
• 1/4-1/2 cup whole or ground flaxseeds use ground flaxseeds for a smoother texture
• 1/2 cup organic veggie based protein powder (see recipe notes for substitutes) link at bottom of post
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 cup Adams creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup original almond milk
• non-stick cooking spray
• cinnamon to taste optional

Instructions

 

• Prepare an 8×8 square baking dish by spraying generously with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a food processor or blender, pulse 1 1/2 cups of oats until it looks like four.
• In a large mixing bowl add oat flour, the remaining 1/2 cup oats, flaxseed, protein powder and chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
• In a medium mixing bowl combine peanut butter, honey, and almond milk until smooth.
• Pour peanut butter mixture into the bowl with the oats and stir until well combined. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread out evenly. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Slice in 12 bars and place in sealed container. Keep in refrigerator until ready to enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions and Add-ins-

• Replace the peanut butter for almond butter
• Use your favorite chopped up nuts instead of flaxseeds
• Ground flaxseed makes for a smoother bar
• Any kind of milk will work in this recipe
• Add in raisins or chopped up dried fruit
• Use rolled oats or gluten free
• Replace the protein powder and almond milk for 1/2 cup store-bought protein shake

 

These bars stay fresh for a month or more in the fridge, or freeze for 3-4 months. 

 

Nutritional facts are based on the brands I used–

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Keyword Engergy bars, Flaxseed, Oats, peanut butter, Protein bars

A few of my favorite kitchen essentials used for this recipe.