These 5 ingredient no-bake protein bars are about to become your favourite morning, afternoon or workout snack! As we all know, store-bought protein bars can be priceyyyy. On top of that, they can often have a long list of ingredients which our body might not need. Thats why you need to try these easy homemade protein bars which take no more than 10 mins to make, have only simple ingredients, and allow for any of your favourite mix ins!
These 5 ingredient bars are my go-to high protein snack and what I love about them is that I can adapt them to use whichever ingredients I have on hand! And one bar has an impressive 10 grams of protein!
Ingredients needed for no-bake protein bars
Natural peanut butter: PB is a personal favourite but you can substitute it with any other nut butter such as almond or cashew butter. Just make sure that your nut butter is on the creamier/runnier side and is at room temp, otherwise it will be hard to work with.
Rolled oats: Try to avoid quick or instant oats as rolled oats will give these bars the texture we’re after.
Honey: Honey and PB pair together really well but ultimately any liquid sweetener will work in this recipe such as maple syrup which is a great vegan substitute!
Protein powder: Feel free to use whichever type of protein powder you like! Flavour wise, I find vanilla protein powder works best in this recipe but you can definitely experiment to see which flavour works best for you.
Chopped dates: This is a personal favourite as a mix in but there are plenty of other mix-ins you can use! Chocolate chips, dried berries, chia seeds, chopped nuts, the list goes on!
What are the health benefits of these protein bars?
This healthy protein bar recipe is full of nutritional benefits for your body! Here is why these bars will leave your body feeling satisfied and nourished.
Protein: This recipe contains plenty of protein (10 grams per bar) which is necessary for any healthy diet and to give you energy for the day.
Healthy fats: Natural peanut butter or any nut butter is a great source of healthy fats which can help maintain heart health!
Fiber: Rolled oats contain plenty of fiber which is great to keep you full for longer and to naturally decrease blood glucose spikes.
These ingredients combined are also packed with a range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which are super important for our bodies!
How To Make These 5 Ingredient Protein Bars
These easy protein bars come together in under 10 minutes and require minimal equipment to make!
1. Mix the honey and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for about 15-30 seconds until there is a nice runny consistency.
2. Add in rolled oats, protein powder, chopped dates or any mix ins of your choice.
3. Once well combined, press mixture into a parchment lined or greased square baking dish.
4. Freeze for about 30mins-60mins before cutting bars into desired portions!
Protein Bar Tips
- Store these protein bars in the fridge for a nice firm consistency or keep them in the freezer if you like them extra firm!
- If using an unflavoured protein powder, add a few drops of vanilla essence to give a flavour boost
- These protein bars can be made vegan by replacing the honey with maple syrup or agave syrup
- They can also be made nut-free by replacing nut butter with tahini or sunflower butter!
- These protein bars are super versatile, so feel free to pick your preferred nut butter/sweetener and play around with the mix ins to suit your hearts desire!
Time to give these healthy 5 ingredient no-bake protein bars a go and let me know in the comments how you make them your own! Happy healthy (no) baking !
5 Ingredient No-Bake Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey or preferred sweetener
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter or preferred nut butter
- 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup chopped dates
Instructions
- Mix the peanut butter and honey in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 15-30 seconds until mixture is slightly runny.
- Add in the protein powder and rolled oats. Mix well.
- Add in chopped dates, or any other desired add-ins and mix until well combined.
- Press mixture into a 8 x 8 inch (or similar sized) parchment lined or greased square pan.*
- Freeze for 30 mins to an hour, until mixture is firm enough to cut into pieces.
- Cut into preferred square sizes of choice and enjoy!
