Protein Granola Bars Recipe
These Protein Granola Bars are a nutritious and delicious snack perfect for on-the-go energy. Made with creamy natural peanut butter, honey, vanilla protein powder, rolled oats, and mini chocolate chips, they are easy to prepare with no baking required. Ideal for a quick protein boost, these bars offer a great balance of sweet and savory flavors with a chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (chilling time)
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter (ingredients: peanuts and salt only)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt Peanut Butter: Place the natural creamy peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until it becomes runny. This usually takes about 30 seconds if freshly opened and at room temperature, or up to 60 seconds if refrigerated.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the melted peanut butter to a mixing bowl. Stir in the honey, vanilla protein powder, rolled oats, and salt using a rubber spatula until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Rest Mixture: Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes so it cools down and is no longer warm. This step prevents the chocolate chips from melting when added.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the granola bar batter to evenly distribute them.
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8 by 8 inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easy to remove the bars later.
- Press Batter: Evenly press the batter into the lined baking dish, smoothing the top to ensure uniform thickness.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the protein granola bars for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Once set, cut the mixture into 12 bars of equal size for serving.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugars or oils for the best health benefits.
- If preferred, substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan alternative (note protein powder must also be vegan).
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a nut-free version, almond butter or sunflower seed butter can be used instead of peanut butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together well after chilling.
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