These no bake peanut butter protein bars are an easy on-the-go high protein snack recipe that require no cooking. 

If you’ve been searching for a delicious and crunchy 20g protein bar recipe then this one is for you!

Nutritional information:

Number of Servings: 8  

Serving Size: 1  

Calories: 432 

Fat: 22 g

Carbs: 44 g

Protein 20 g

No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bar Recipe [20 g Protein]

These homemade no bake protein bars with protein powder are so easy to make you’ll wonder why you’ve been wasting your money buying store-bought bars!

After you try this peanut butter protein bars recipe you will never buy another bar again!

Ingredients:

Here’s everything you need to make the peanut butter protein bars refrigerated recipe:

• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 2 scoops of whey protein powder (60 g)
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup peanuts

How to Make The Easy Peanut Butter Protein Bars:

Step 1: Combine the rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter, and honey in a large bowl, and stir well, or use your hands if it’s easier to mix.

Step 2: Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
Dump the mixture into the prepared baking pan, and press down and to the sides, to form the protein bar slab.

Step 3: Sprinkle the peanuts over the top, and press into the mixture. Refrigerate for 4 hours, until firm.

Step 4: Remove from the refrigerator, and cut into 8 bars. Now the bars are ready to be enjoyed!

Storage Instructions:

Store bars refrigerated in an airtight container, or wrap them individually. The bars will last refrigerated for up to 7 days.

You can also freeze these no bake peanut butter protein bars for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag. Let them thaw before eating.

Serving suggestions:

Are protein bars healthy?

Protein bars can be a good choice as a healthy snack if they are made with whole food ingredients and contain a good balance of macronutrients, including protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates.

However, it’s important to read the ingredient list and nutrition labels to make sure they don’t contain added sugars or artificial ingredients.

Making your own protein bars at home, like this no bake peanut butter protein bar recipe, can be a great way to control the ingredients and make sure they are healthy.

Variations:

There are many variations that can be made to this easy homemade protein bar recipe. Here are a few examples:

• Swap out the peanuts for another nut such as almonds, cashews, or Brazil nuts.
• Swap out peanut butter for cashew or almond butter.
• Add in some dried fruit, like raisins or cranberries, for a touch of sweetness and a different flavor.
• Mix in some chocolate chips or cocoa powder to make a peanut butter chocolate protein bar.
• You can make these bars vegan by swapping the honey for maple syrup and protein powder for plant-based protein such as pea protein.

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Yield: 8

No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bar Recipe 20 g Protein

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Once you try how easy to make and how delicious this no bake peanut butter protein bar recipe is you'll never buy a protein bar again. This 20g protein bar recipe is the perfect breakfast on the go or an after-workout snack filled with simple and wholesome ingredients.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 2 scoops of whey protein powder (60 g)
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup peanuts

Instructions

1. Mix oats, protein powder, peanut butter, and honey in a big bowl.
2. Line a 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture into the pan.
3. Add peanuts on top, gently press, and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
4. Take it out of the fridge and cut it into 8 bars and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 432Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 206mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 5gSugar: 20gProtein: 20g

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