Description
Easy, no-bake peanut butter oatmeal protein bars with a chocolate topping. A healthy, high-protein snack ready in 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
1 3/4 Cups Rolled Oats
2 Tbsp Flaxseed Meal
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1/2 Cup Protein Powder (vanilla plant based suggested)
3/4 Cup Peanut Butter (all natural, drippy kind)
1.5–2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1/2 Cup honey
1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
1/2 Tbsp Coconut Oil (for topping)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together dry ingredients (oats, flax, chia, protein powder).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, 1.5-2 Tbsp coconut oil, and honey. Microwave 10-15 seconds and stir until smooth.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until a thick, even mixture forms.
- Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Refrigerate for 45 minutes (or freeze 20 minutes) to set.
- Melt chocolate chips and 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil in microwave using 10-second intervals. Stir until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the chilled base and spread evenly.
- Return to fridge for 15 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Slice into 16 bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Use a drippy, natural peanut butter for best texture. If using a thicker nut butter, you may need to increase the honey or coconut oil slightly.
- The chilling times are essential for the bars to hold their shape.
- For nut-free bars, substitute sunflower seed butter.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg