Description
These chewy Protein Granola Bars are packed with oats, peanut butter, protein powder, and optional chocolate chips—perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
1 ½ cups protein powder (vanilla or plain)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup honey or brown rice syrup
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over for easy removal. Lightly spray the pan to help the paper stick.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and protein powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and glossy.
4. Pour the peanut butter-honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until fully combined. Add a tablespoon or two of water if the mixture feels too stiff.
5. Let the mixture cool slightly, then fold in chocolate chips if using.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly using a spatula or the back of a measuring cup.
7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set. Lift the chilled block out using the parchment paper and slice into 20 bars.
8. Store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks or freeze individually for up to 6 months.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture—quick oats will make the bars more crumbly.
Adjust sweetness and texture by choosing between honey and brown rice syrup.
Vanilla protein powder adds natural sweetness, but plain works if you prefer less sugar.
Add-ins like chia seeds, flaxseed, or dried fruit can customize the bars to your taste.
Clean your knife between cuts for neat, professional-looking bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: protein bars, granola bars, healthy snack, peanut butter, no bake, oats