These Peanut Butter No Bake Protein Bars are one of those easy snacks that are protein-packed snack that will satisfy your hunger. They are filled with creamy peanut butter, healthy oats, and protein powder making them perfect for a post-workout snack or a healthier treat.
For a sweeter treat, try our No Bake Granola Bars.
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⭐Why Peanut Butter No Bake Protein Bars Are Awesome
- Quick and easy homemade bars recipes since they don't require baking
- Very versatile and can be customized for a variety of tastes.
- Kid-friendly recipe - since now baking is involved, this is a great recipe for kids to help with.
- Better for you than store-bought protein bars
🥣Ingredient Notes
- Rolled oats - Rolled oats provide a better texture than instant oats.
- Vanilla protein powder - You can use your favorite variety of protein powder.
- Peanut butter - Creamy, not crunchy.
- Honey - Adds sweetness.
- Peanuts- Sprinkle peanuts on top of the bars for added crunch.
📋How To Make Peanut Butter No Bake Protein Bars
STEP 1: Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
STEP 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter, and honey. Stir thoroughly, or use your hands if it's easier.
STEP 3: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and push down and around the edges to form to pan.
STEP 4: Sprinkle the peanuts on top and press them into the oat mixture.
STEP 5: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until firm.
STEP 6: Remove from the fridge and slice into 8 bars.
👩🏻🍳Expert Tips
Tip 1: You can personalize these by adding your favorite mix-ins. Some of my favorites are mini chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries, or vanilla extract. These bars are also great with some melted chocolate drizzled on top!
Tip 2: You can also use any other nut or seed butter such as almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
🤷🏻♀️Recipe FAQs
You can easily make these gluten-free by using gluten free oats, gluten free protein powder, and peanut butter.
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also wrap each bar individually and place them in the freezer them for up to 3 months. Thaw before eating.
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Peanut Butter No Bake Protein Bars
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons protein powder of choice
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup peanuts
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter, and honey. Stir thoroughly, or use your hands if it's easier.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and push down and around the edges to form to pan.
- Sprinkle the peanuts on top and press them into the oat mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until firm.
- Remove from the fridge and slice into 8 bars.
Notes
- You can personalize these by adding your favorite mix-ins. Some of my favorites are mini chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries, or vanilla extract. These bars are also great with some melted chocolate drizzled on top!
- You can also use any other nut or seed butter such as almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
Tayler says
I made these protein bars yesterday and they were amazing!! I love peanut butter so these were delish!
Michelle says
These protein bars look and sound delicious! Can't wait to make these those flavours are right up my street!
justine says
Kids loved these. Seriously so easy to make for breakfast
Holley says
I decided to make these gluten free and they were a hit! These bars were just what I was looking for!
Sara Welch says
This is such a great grab and go snack that does not disappoint! Light yet hearty and hands down delicious!