Description
Olivia’s No-Bake Protein Bars
These chewy, protein-packed bars are perfect for breakfast on-the-go, post-workout fuel, or a healthy snack any time of day. Fully customizable and made in about 10 minutes of active time—no oven required!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
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2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
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1 cup protein powder (vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored)
Wet Ingredients:
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1 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter)
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1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
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1/4 cup milk (any kind)
Optional Add-Ins:
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1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
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2 tbsp chia seeds
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1/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, apricots, mango)
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1/4 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats and protein powder. Whisk to break up clumps.
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Warm Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat nut butter and honey/maple syrup in 20-second bursts until pourable. Stir well.
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Combine: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Mix until crumbly.
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Adjust Texture: Add milk 1 tbsp at a time until mixture holds together when pinched but isn’t sticky.
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Fold in Add-Ins: Stir in chocolate chips, seeds, or dried fruit.
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Press & Chill: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the pan. Cover and refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm.
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Slice & Serve: Lift block using parchment overhang and cut into 10–12 bars. Optional: wrap individually for on-the-go convenience.
Notes
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Almond Joy: Almond butter + shredded coconut + cacao nibs
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Gingerbread Spice: Maple syrup + cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg + chopped crystallized ginger
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Tropical: Vanilla protein powder + coconut milk + dried mango + toasted coconut
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Double Chocolate: Chocolate protein powder + cocoa powder + dark chocolate chips
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Nut-Free Sunflower Crunch: Sunflower seed butter + sunflower seeds + dried cherries