No Bake Protein Bars

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These no bake protein bars combine rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, creamy peanut butter and honey. Press into an 8 by 8 inch pan, chill until firm and cut into 12 chewy bars. Ready in about 1 hour 15 minutes including chilling.

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Prep Time 15

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 12 bars

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Dry Mix

1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 tsp fine sea salt

For the Binder

1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk of choice as needed

For Mixing In

1/3 cup dark chocolate chips optional

Equipment

8 by 8 inch baking pan
Parchment paper
Large mixing bowl
Rubber spatula
Sharp chef's knife

Method

Warm the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla for 20 to 30 seconds until pourable.
Whisk the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt in a large bowl.
Stir the binder into the dry mix, adding milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it holds together.
Let the mixture cool slightly, then fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
Press the mixture firmly into an even layer in a lined 8 by 8 inch pan.
Chill for at least 1 hour, then cut into 12 bars.

Press the mixture firmly into the pan so the bars stay compact and do not crumble.

Notes

Use natural peanut butter with only peanuts and salt. Stir thoroughly before measuring.
Add milk gradually, since too much can make the bars soft.
Wipe the knife with a warm, damp cloth between cuts for neat edges.

Storage: Refrigerate wrapped bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge for about 1 hour.