Homemade Protein Bars
Clever Penguin

Homemade Protein Bars

Budget-friendly homemade protein bars

These chewy, satisfying protein bars cost just $1 each to make and provide a perfect post-workout snack or meal replacement.

53Min
8Servings
245Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyhigh-protein
#protein#homemade#budget-friendly#no-bake#healthy

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Small pot
Stove
Mixing spoon
Spatula
Baking dish
Parchment paper
Knife
Refrigerator
Plate
Measuring cup
Digital scale

Ingredients

Protein Bars

rolled oats (dry)

200 g

whey protein powder (dry)

100 g

natural peanut butter (room_temperature)

120 g

honey (liquid)

80 g

dark chocolate chips (room_temperature)

60 g

Instructions

1

Prepare ingredients

Gather and measure all ingredients for the protein bars.

5 min
2

Mix dry ingredients

Combine rolled oats and protein powder in a large mixing bowl.

2 min
3

Heat wet ingredients

Gently warm peanut butter and honey in a small pot until easily mixable.

3 minLow heattimer 3 min
4

Combine all ingredients

Pour the warm peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until well combined.

5 min
5

Add chocolate chips

Fold in the dark chocolate chips if using.

2 min
6

Shape into bars

Transfer mixture to a lined baking dish and press firmly into an even layer. Cut into 8 equal bars.

5 min
7

Chill the bars

Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set the bars.

30 mintimer 30 min
8

Serve the protein bars

Remove from refrigerator and serve. Store remaining bars in an airtight container.

1 min

Storage

Fridge: 7 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: No reheating needed - serve cold or at room temperature

Store in an airtight container. Can be frozen for up to a month - thaw overnight in refrigerator.

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