Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars
Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars are your go-to snack for a nourishing energy boost! Perfect for breakfast, post-workout recovery, or a satisfying midnight treat, these bars combine creamy peanut butter and hearty oats for a deliciously chewy texture. Packed with protein and customizable with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, they’re super easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a wholesome snack ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup protein powder (any flavor)
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats and protein powder until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and milk until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and stir until well mixed. Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg