Description
Say goodbye to store-bought snacks and hello to your new favorite homemade treat! These 5-Ingredient No-Bake Granola Bars are chewy, naturally sweet, and packed with real ingredients that actually fuel you. Made with oats, nut butter, and a touch of maple syrup, they’re the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or that 3 PM craving. Simple, satisfying, and endlessly customizable—snacking just got a whole lot smarter (and tastier).
Ingredients
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1½ cups rolled oats (GF if needed)
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1 cup natural peanut or almond butter
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½ cup maple syrup or agave nectar
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½ cup vanilla or unflavored plant-based protein powder
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¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended!)
Instructions
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth.
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Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in oats and protein powder until thick and well blended. Let cool slightly, then fold in chocolate chips.
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Press Firmly: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment. Transfer the mixture and press down firmly with a flat cup or your hands to compact.
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Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (1 hour for best results).
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Slice & Enjoy: Lift out using parchment, slice into 10 bars, and store in the fridge.
Notes
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Too crumbly? Add an extra spoonful of nut butter or syrup.
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Too sticky? Stir in a bit more oats.
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Store in the fridge for 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 cal Per Bar
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g