Homemade Protein Bars (Kid Approved!)

Do you or your kids eat bars?

We do!

They’re such a quick and easy snack, but I find that most bars are either super expensive or contain crap I don’t want to eat.

So, I have been making my own bars with clean ingredients for a fraction of the price.

Best part, they are delicious and have been a big hit at our house!

Here’s the recipe if you want to try them…

Ingredients:

 • 1 ½ cups rolled oats (blended into oat flour)
 • ½ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
 • ½ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
 • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
 • ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
 • 1 tsp vanilla extract
 • ¼ tsp salt
 • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional, for topping)

Instructions:

 1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine oats,,protein powder and salt.

 2. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in peanut butter, honey, milk and vanilla extract.. Mix until a thick dough forms.

 3. Press into a Pan: Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly.

 4. Melt Chocolate (Optional): If using chocolate chips, melt them and drizzle or spread on top.

 5. Chill & Slice: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then cut into bars.

 6. Store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, (if they last that long ) or freeze for longer storage.

P.S. I still buy bars too, but these are way better than any store-bought bar I’ve had.

Let me know if you try them. :)