Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars {Low Sugar}
Servings 8 bars
These healthy no bake peanut butter protein bars made with oatmeal contain only four simple ingredients, have 11 grams of protein per bar, and are super easy to prepare! Made in less than 15 minutes, these peanut butter bars are the perfect healthy snack for on-the-go. Ditch the overpriced store-bought bars and make your own! {Gluten-Free & Vegan-Friendly}
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Ingredients
- 2 cups large flake oats (use certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (about 1/2 cup)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter*
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, (or a little more if the mixture still seems dry. You want it to be slightly sticky so that it all binds together).
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional, but recommended if you prefer a sweeter bar)
Optional Toppings:
- 3 tbsp dark chocolate chips, melted and drizzled
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats and vanilla protein powder.
- Next, add the peanut butter, almond milk, and maple syrup, if desired. Stir until well combined and slightly sticky. The mixture should bind together but not be gooey.
- Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and press the mixture into the pan with a spatula until equally distributed. If desired, melt some dark chocolate chips and drizzle melted chocolate over top. Place the pan in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from freezer and cut the mixture into 8 equal-sized bars using a sharp knife. You may need to allow mixture to thaw out for a few minutes before you can cut through the bars.
- Place each bar in a little Ziploc bag or saran wrap and store in fridge or freezer until ready to eat.
Notes
- *If your peanut butter is unsalted, add a pinch of salt.
- My favorite protein powder to use in these bars is this vegan Good Protein powder. It's so delicious and comes in lots of different flavors. My favorite flavors to use in these bars are Vanilla Milkshake and Salted Caramel.
- Adjust milk and peanut butter as necessary: You may need to adjust how much almond milk and peanut butter you add based on the type of protein powder used. Generally, I find that vegan protein powders produce a thicker consistency and usually require slightly more liquid than a whey protein powder. If the mixture feels too dry and crumbly, increase the milk and/or peanut butter.
- Wet the spatula with a bit of water before pressing down the mixture in the baking dish to prevent it from sticking to the spatula.
- Experiment with add-ins: Feel free to play around with these bars and customize them with chocolate, dried fruit or other tasty add-ins (see above for some suggestions)!
- To store: You can store these bars in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
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