Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ½ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (about 30g)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Mix the oats, protein powder, and chia seeds in a large mixing bowl.
- Warm the peanut butter and honey in the microwave for 20–30 seconds until smooth and pourable.
- Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips last to prevent melting (if using).
- Press the mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8 dish, smoothing the top with a spoon.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Slice into 12 bars and enjoy.
Notes
- Use almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or cashew butter for variety or allergies.
- Vanilla or chocolate protein powder both work well — choose based on flavor preference.
- Add-ins like shredded coconut, dried cranberries, or flaxseeds can enhance taste and texture.
- Bars can be frozen individually wrapped and thaw quickly at room temperature.
- If bars don’t hold together, add a bit more honey or nut butter to bind.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
