I can’t live without these homemade protein bars. They’re wonderfully simple to make with just 8 ingredients, and each one is packed with a whopping 12 grams of protein! I love that I know each and every ingredient that goes into them, and they taste delicious, too. I made mine with almond butter for a rich, nutty taste, but any kind of nut or seed butter works in these tasty bars. They keep me full for hours!
Homemade Protein Bar Recipe
My no bake homemade protein bars are so filling and tasty. There’s some crunchiness from the sliced almonds and ground flax seed and chewiness from the rolled oats. The ingredients that make up these easy bars are all-natural and all-delicious! It’s the perfect way to kick off my mornings in a way that is both sweet and healthy. I can’t believe they only take 15 minutes to prep, but they are truly that easy!
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How to Store
Store leftover homemade protein bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying chilled or at room temperature.
Tips for Success
- You can use any flavored protein powder you like to add flavor to these bars.
- Any nut, seed, or even cookie butter will also work to bind them together.
- Feel free to add the mix-ins of your choice. Chopped dates, dried fruits, or even rice crisps would be great additions.
- For even more nutrition, try adding chia seeds and/or hemp hearts!
- Don’t try to cut into the bars before the full hour is up in the refrigerator! They need at least an hour to hold their shape.
Homemade Protein Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1½ cups nut butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Stand Mixer
- 8×8 Baking Pan
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the protein powder, nut butter, honey, flaxseed, and rolled oats. Mix until fully combined. Mixture should appear crumbly but hold together when squeezed.⅓ cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder, 1½ cups nut butter, ⅓ cup honey, 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed, ⅓ cup rolled oats
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the nut butter mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly with your hands.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the bars and sprinkle with sliced almonds.½ cup chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, ¼ cup sliced almonds
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into 10 bars.
Notes
How to Make Homemade Protein Bars Step-by-Step
Mix the Bars: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine ⅓ cup of chocolate or vanilla protein powder, 1½ cups of nut butter, ⅓ cup of honey, 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed, and ⅓ cup of rolled oats. Mix until fully combined. The mixture should appear crumbly but hold together when squeezed.
Shape the Bars: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the nut butter mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly with your hands.
Top the Protein Bars: Melt ½ cup of chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the bars and sprinkle with ¼ cup of sliced almonds. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into 10 bars.
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