Description
At its core, a No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bar is a homemade nutritional snack designed to provide a balanced mix of healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and high-quality protein. Unlike traditional granola bars that are held together by baked sugars, these bars rely on the natural stickiness of nut butter and liquid sweeteners to maintain their shape.
Ingredients
1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy works best)
â…“ cup honey or maple syrup
½ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
1 cup rolled oats
¼ cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional Add-Ins
Mini chocolate chips
Chopped nuts
Coconut flakes
Instructions
In a bowl, mix peanut butter and honey until smooth
Stir in protein powder, oats, flax/chia (if using), vanilla, and salt
Mix until thick and fully combined
Press mixture firmly into a lined square pan (8×8 works well)
Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours
Slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
These no-bake peanut butter protein bars are perfect for quick snacks or on-the-go fuel. They’re easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins, and chilling them well helps the bars hold their shape. Store leftovers in the fridge for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: ~210 kcal
Keywords: Homemade peanut butter protein snacks, easy unbaked protein bars, healthy peanut butter energy bars, raw protein bar recipe