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No-Bake High-Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bars

Name: No-Bake High-Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: international
Ingredients: 200 g gluten-free rolled oats; 200 g natural peanut butter; 60 ml honey or maple syrup; 60 g protein powder (vanilla or plain); 60 ml almond milk or any milk alternative; 30 g flax seeds; 30 g roughly chopped dark chocolate optional

Perfect for pre- or post-workout, these no-bake high-protein energy bars combine oats, peanut butter, and seeds for lasting fuel.

Preparation15 min

Cooking0 min

Total15 min

Calories280 kcal

Servings8

Ingredient quantities and nutrition values update with the selected serving count.

What you need

Ingredients

200 ggluten-free rolled oats
200 gnatural peanut butter
60 mlhoney or maple syrup
60 gprotein powder (vanilla or plain)
60 mlalmond milk · or any milk alternative
30 gflax seeds
30 groughly chopped dark chocolate · optional

Step by step

Preparation

1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and almond milk until smooth.
2
Add rolled oats, protein powder, and flax seeds. Stir with a spatula until evenly combined.
3
If using, gently fold in dark chocolate chunks.
4
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish lined with parchment paper and press firmly into an even layer.
5
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight), then cut into 8 equal bars.

Adjusted values

Estimated nutrition

Protein: 22 g
Carbohydrate: 30 g
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 6 g

Nutrition values are AI-assisted estimates, not medical or dietetic advice.

Equipment

mixing bowl
spoon
baking dish (20x20 cm)

Substitutions

peanut butteralmond butter or sunflower seed butter
honeyagave syrup

Practical tips

To press the mixture easily, place a second sheet of parchment on top and press down firmly.
If you skip protein powder, add an extra 30 g of rolled oats.
Store bars in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze individually for up to 3 months.