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No-Bake High-Protein Energy Bars

A stack of four dense, chewy High-Protein Energy Bars packed with visible seeds and grains.
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Make simple, high-protein energy bars at home without baking. These bars provide sustained energy and support fitness goals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder (or plant-based equivalent)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons water or milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Combine the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal in a large bowl. Mix well.
  2. Add the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  3. Mix everything thoroughly using a sturdy spoon or your hands until a thick, uniform dough forms.
  4. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add water or milk one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together when pressed.
  5. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  6. Press the dough evenly and firmly into the prepared pan. Use the bottom of a glass to compact it tightly.
  7. Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm.
  8. Lift the block out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 12 equal bars.
  9. Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
  • Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
  • Add 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra texture, if desired.

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