Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious snack? These homemade protein bars are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, banana, and protein powder to keep you fueled throughout the day. With customizable mix-ins like dried fruit, chocolate chips, or coconut flakes, they’re perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or a grab-and-go breakfast. Plus, they’re super easy to make—no baking required!
Healthy Protein Bars Ingredients
- 1 1/2 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
- ½ cup ground flax seed
- 1 cup protein powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Mix in options: chopped dates, dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, or raisins), mini chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, nuts
Recipe Instructions
- Mix all ingredients until well combined. Mixture should be fairly soft and not dry or crumbly. Add a splash of water or milk, or an extra drizzle of honey, if needed.
- Press very firmly into an 8×8 inch pan. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
- Store bars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
