Protein Bar Recipe

Protein Powder Bars

Recipe by tastesbetterfromscratch.com

Easy no-bake protein bars made with oats, peanut butter, banana and protein powder. Perfect as a healthy snack or post-workout fuel.

Protein Powder Bars

Ingredients

For the protein bars

  • 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup peanut butter, or favorite nut butter or sunflower butter
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • ⅓ cup honey, agave or maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup ground flax seed
  • 1 cup protein powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup mix-ins: chopped dates, dried fruit, mini chocolate chips, coconut flakes or chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the ingredients

    Mix all ingredients together until well combined. The mixture should be soft and pliable, not dry or crumbly.

  2. 2

    Adjust the consistency

    If the mixture feels too dry, add a splash of water or milk, or an extra drizzle of honey until it comes together.

  3. 3

    Press into the mold

    Press the mixture very firmly into the RaisingBars mold, creating an even, compact layer.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate

    Refrigerate for at least one hour before removing the bars from the mold.

  5. 5

    Store

    Store the bars in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.