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4-Ingredient Protein Bars

4-Ingredient Protein Bars: 7 Powerful Reasons These 138-Calorie No-Bake Bars Are Better Than Store-Bought


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bars 1x

Description

These easy no-bake protein bars are soft, chewy, and made with oats, peanut butter, and vanilla protein powder. Each bar has 10g protein and only 138 calories.


Ingredients

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1 cup quick oats

1 cup vanilla protein powder

½ cup natural peanut butter

Pinch of salt

¼–⅓ cup water or plant-based milk

Optional: cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips


Instructions

1. Mix oats, protein powder, and salt.

2. Stir in peanut butter until crumbly.

3. Add liquid slowly until dough forms.

4. Fold in optional mix-ins.

5. Press into lined pan.

6. Chill and slice into bars.

Notes

Use quick oats for best texture.

Add liquid gradually.

Store chilled for clean slices.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 138
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg