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Are Oatmeal Protein Bars Healthy?
Absolutely. Not only do they give you a nice energy boost for the day, but they are also packed full of fiber, protein, and other healthy ingredients which help keep you fuller for longer.
Healthy Oatmeal Protein Bars can be made with a mix of nut butter, honey, or brown rice syrup (opens in a new tab) to naturally sweeten the bars, chocolate chips, whole nuts such as cashews, pecans, hazelnuts, nutritious seeds such as hemp seeds, chia seeds, and sunflower seeds, and so much more. Adapt these oatmeal protein bars to make them your own!
Easy to make No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars that are gluten free, refined sugar free, and SO GOOD! These delicious bars are full of flavor and healthy ingredients, plus they are so easy to adapt and can easily be made vegan. Make this protein bars recipe in 10 minutes or less for a healthy protein snack!
If you’ve been on the search for an easy, nutritious homemade protein bar recipe, then this is the ULTIMATE one! This No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars recipe tastes just like cookie dough and is so easy to put together. Adjustable, delicious, and made with only 5 ingredients, these oatmeal protein bars are the best for a post-workout snack or start to a busy day!
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Here’s what you’ll need for making homemade oatmeal no-bake protein bars!
Almond Butter – Feel free to use almond butter, (opens in a new tab) natural peanut butter, cashew butter, or any type of mixed nut butter. The key is to use a creamy nut butter, preferably the no-stir kind and at room temperature!
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Honey – These bars are held together and naturally sweetened with honey. However, agave syrup or brown rice syrup (opens in a new tab) work great, too! Brown rice syrup tends to be a stickier option that’s better for holding the bars together. But honey is often what most of us have on hand. Either option is perfect for these bars!
Rolled Oats – Rolled oats, or old-fashioned oats, (opens in a new tab) add texture and wholesome carbs!
Protein Powder – Unflavored or vanilla protein powder add protein to these bars. Both plant-based protein (like pea protein) or whey protein work great! Not sure what to use? Here are The 5 Best Vegan Protein Powders (Honest Review)!
Chocolate Chips – Mini chocolate chips or regular chocolate chips are both great options. Personally, I love using dark chocolate chips!
Homemade Protein Bar Variations
To increase the grams of protein in these protein bars, simply replace some of the rolled oats with more protein powder! I recommend trying 1/4 cup at a time to make sure the consistency of the protein bar “batter” is firm.
How to Make This Healthy Protein Bars Recipe
Here’s a quick overview for how to make this No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars recipe in 10 minutes or less!
- Mix together almond butter and honey in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in rolled oats and protein powder.
- Add chocolate chips and mix!
- Press into an 8×8″ or 9×9″ pan or baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 1 hour, then cut into bars. Enjoy!
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Top Tips for Making Oatmeal Protein Bars
- To keep the bars from crumbling, ensure that the almond butter used is firm and doesn’t contain oil separation. No-stir almond butter is best!
- Storing the bars in the freezer or refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy them helps keep their structure.
- Adapt these bars with whatever dried fruit, seeds, and nuts, or nut butters you like!
- Any type of protein powder works great in this recipe.
- Easily make these oatmeal protein bars vegan by substituting brown rice syrup for the honey.
Healthy Protein Bars Recipe Storage Instructions
It’s best to store these no-bake oatmeal protein bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They can last for up to 2 weeks!
They can also be stored at room temperature if necessary, but they tend to have a more crumbly texture when kept that way. The fridge will provide the best results!
How to Freeze
If you want to save these protein bars for later (or make a big batch), you can also freeze them! Place them in an airtight container and separate them with a piece of parchment paper in between each one. Add the lid and freeze for up to 3 months!
When ready to enjoy, simply let them thaw for a bit at room temperature or move them to the fridge overnight.
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Healthy Protein Bar Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond butter (opens in a new tab) (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup honey (or brown rice syrup)
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (opens in a new tab)
Instructions
- Mix the almond butter and honey in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the rolled oats and mix.
- Add in the protein powder and chocolate chips.
- Mix until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture into an 8×8 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
- Place in the freezer for about 1 hour.
- Cut into rectangular bars or squares.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- To keep the bars from crumbling, ensure that the almond butter used is firm and doesn’t contain oil separation. No-stir almond butter is best!
- Storing the bars in the freezer or refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy them helps keep their structure.
- Adapt these bars with whatever dried fruit, seeds, and nuts, or nut butters you like!
- Any type of protein powder works great in this recipe.
- Easily make these oatmeal protein bars vegan by substituting brown rice syrup for the honey.
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I am non-committal with recipes- I try them, and, even if I really like them, I rarely go back. I have made this recipe eight times this year – EIGHT! It is better than any store-bought granola bar. It started when I was gifted an enormous tub of protein powder that I wasn’t wild about, but I couldn’t allow myself to waste it. Enter: the search that brought me here. I’ve doubled the protein powder in the recipe and found to no surprise it was a little dry– I’ve since remedied this by adding a small amount of water – when doubling the protein, I went with 1/8c warm water, but I could probably do a little less, but it turned out great. Thank you SO much for this recipe!! It is such an awesome snack. Oh, I also use crunchy peanut butter- a lot of “healthy” recipes are sensationalized in the description, but this one deserves every laud.
Ahhhh YAY! I’m so glad to hear that, Krista. This means the world and I’m so glad that you are loving this recipe! Thanks for sticking around!
These are yummy. I added a little vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice for additional flavor. Love them. My only caveat Is they’re sticky. I wonder if I could lightly coat them in something? Trying to imagine what? Such as almond flour. They are almost too sweet always, so definitely don’t want to use anything sweet. I also think next time I make them I’ll reduce the amount of honey.
Hi there !! Can I sub the almond butter for crunchy peanut butter !? If so do I use the same ratio ?
Yes, absolutely! It should be the same ratio. Enjoy! 🙂
I would love to make this recipe, but I would like to omit the protein powder (I don’t care about the protein content). Can I do so without a negative texture change to the finished product?
I would use about 1/3 cup almond flour, instead! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
I made these for my son who has tree nut allergies, as it’s almost impossible to find grocery store bars without nuts. I used chocolate protein powder and sunflower seed butter. Super easy and delicious!