Healthy Protein Bars

Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious snack? These homemade protein bars are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, banana, and protein powder to keep you fueled throughout the day. With customizable mix-ins like dried fruit, chocolate chips, or coconut flakes, they’re perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or a grab-and-go breakfast. Plus, they’re super easy to make—no baking required!

• Prep time15 minutes
• Chill time1 minute
• Servings4
• DifficultyEasy

Healthy Protein Bars Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3/4 cup peanut butter , or favorite nut butter or sunflower butter
• 1 banana , mashed
• 1/3 cup honey , agave or real maple syrup
• Pinch salt
• ½ cup ground flax seed
• 1 cup protein powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup Mix in options: chopped dates, dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, or raisins), mini chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, nuts

Recipe Instructions 

• Mix all ingredients until well combined. Mixture should be fairly soft and not dry or crumbly. Add a splash of water or milk, or an extra drizzle of honey, if needed.
• Press very firmly into an 8×8 inch pan. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
• Store bars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.