5 Ingredient Protein Bars (No Bake)

By peridot728

These 5-ingredient Protein Bars are super easy, packed with good nutrition, and perfect for breakfast or snack on the run. Plus, they are a no-bake recipe! This one’s a keeper.

Ingredients

• 8x8 Chew Out Loud Yield: makes an 8x8 Category: snacks, breakfast
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup milk (I use whole)
• 1 1 1 cup natural chunky peanut butter
• 2-3 2-3TB to honey, plus more to taste
• 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 cups vanilla (or chocolate) whey protein powder
• 2 2 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (uncooked)
• (Optional: Melted dark chocolate for drizzling)

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium heavy pot, combine milk, peanut butter, and desired amount of honey over low heat. Stir just until all ingredients are well combined and warmed through. Add protein powder and oats. Stir to combine well. (If mixture is too thick to stir, simply add a bit more milk.)

Lightly grease an 8×8 pan. Press mixture evenly into pan, using enough pressure to compress mixture into desired bar thickness.

Allow bars to cool completely.

Cut into squares. If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate and let cool. Wrap in airtight container and store at moderate room temp for up to a week.

NOTES:
Please note that the protein powder is to be measured according to standard cups, not the scoops that come inside the tub of protein powder. ?