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Homemade protein bars made with oats, nuts, and natural sweeteners.

Homemade Protein Bars

These chewy homemade protein bars are perfect for a quick snack, packed with oats, nuts, and customizable ingredients to suit your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup oats
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup seeds (e.g., chia or flaxseeds)
  • 1/4 cup nuts (chopped, e.g., almonds or walnuts)
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (e.g., cranberries or raisins)
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional) For added sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine oats, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Press the mixture into a lined baking dish.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  • Cut into bars and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store your bars in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week or freeze them for longer storage. Press the mixture firmly for denser bars, and feel free to experiment with toppings.
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