These easy peanut butter protein bars are no-bake and contain only four simple ingredients. A great workout snack to boost your energy!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Peanut Butter Protein Bars, Easy Protein Bars, Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Servings: 12bars
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Nikki Gladd
Ingredients
1cupnatural peanut butter
¾cuphoney
1 ½cupsquick oats(not instant)
1cupvanilla protein powder
Instructions
Line a 9x9-inch or 7x11-in pan with parchment paper.
In an 8-cup microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter and honey on high for 30 seconds; stir. Place bowl back in the microwave and heat for another 30 seconds. Stir again. Mix in the oats and protein powder until combined. Immediately spread evenly into the prepared pan.
Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour. Remove from the fridge and cut into 12 bars. Cover and store on the counter at room temperature for up to 1 week. (I just store mine in the same pan with a lid.)
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate only.
You can store these in an airtight container in the fridge, but room temperature is fine.
Try rolling mixture into dough balls for a different variation.
Mix in your favorite mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts.