This healthy homemade protein bar recipe is super delicious and SO easy to make!
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Stop Buying Protein Bars, Homemade is Better!
Almost a decade ago now, I decided to do the P90X program. I remember it being a really fun time of coming up with creative, nutritious recipes that I could make from scratch on a budget.
And this homemade protein bar recipe ended up being one of my favorite go-to snacks during that season of my life!
I actually found the inspiration for this recipe in the P90X forums, but (in my usual fashion!) I decided to tweak it to my tastes.
The result was these delicious homemade protein bars — which every single person in my family ended up loving! Scroll to the bottom of this post for the printable recipe!
Why You’ll Love this Homemade Protein Bars Recipe
- They are absolutely delicious!
- They are significantly less expensive than any store-bought alternative
- They are super easy to whip together with common ingredients
- They are freezer-friendly so you can make a huge batch at one time
- They are packed with protein that will keep you feeling fuller longer
- Did I mention they tasted amazing?!
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Ingredients for Homemade Healthy Protein Bars
- 1 mashed banana
- 1.5 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed
- 2-4 scoops protein powder
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 large chocolate bar (I used organic dark chocolate) or 1/2 cup chocolate chips
How to Make Homemade Protein Bars with Oats
1. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except chocolate together well (mixture will be somewhat sticky).
2. Line an 8×8-inch pan with foil and spread the mixture evenly in the pan.
3. Melt chocolate on the stove or in the microwave and spread over the mixture in the pan.
4. Place the pan in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
5. Cut into 12 bars and wrap them individually in plastic wrap or foil and store in the freezer.
6. Thaw slightly before serving.
Enjoy your delicious healthy protein bars recipe!
Homemade Oatmeal Protein Bars Recipe Variations
You can really mix up the flavors in these bars — based on your personal preferences or whatever you have in the house.
Try a different type of nut butter or a flavored protein powder.
You could also use white chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
And trying different nuts, seeds, or dried fruit will really change the flavor without any extra effort.
Homemade Protein Bars Recipe Tips
- Make sure you use enough honey and peanut butter so the mixture sticks together well.
- Take a few extra minutes to make sure everything is well combined.
- Don’t try to eat them too quickly — let them set for the full 2 hours in the freezer so they are nice and firm.
How to Store Healthy Homemade Protein Bars
Keep these bars in a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Healthy Homemade Protein Bars with Oats FAQs
Yes. There might be rare circumstances where you can stack a sale with coupons and find a bargain price on store-bought protein bars, but any other time, it’s much less expensive to make your own.
Any type of corn syrup or artificial sweetener should not be added to protein bars. Also, avoid soy protein powders.
These bars are a great protein-packed snack. However, they are not intended to be a meal-replacement bar.
They should last a couple of weeks in the refrigerator, or easily up to 3 months in the freezer!
Don’t skimp on the honey or peanut butter as those are the “glue” that holds these bars together.
Homemade Healthy Protein Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 mashed banana
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed
- 2-4 scoops protein powder
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter melted
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except chocolate together well (mixture will be somewhat sticky).
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with foil and spread the mixture evenly in the pan.
- Melt chocolate on the stove or in the microwave and spread over the mixture in the pan.
- Place the pan in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into 12 bars and wrap them individually in plastic wrap or foil and store in the freezer.
- Thaw slightly before serving.
Nutrition
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