No-Bake Bulking Protein Bars

Protein bars are always cheaper and tastier when prepared at home. The only problem is, not all of us own an oven! If you’re one of those who still don’t have the hardware for baking, this is the perfect protein bar recipe for you. All you need is your stove and your fridge!

This protein bar starts with a rich and nutritious natural peanut butter base. Make sure you get a natural one, since most commercial peanut butter brands are packed with sugar and preservatives. The addition of almonds and oats gives this recipe an interesting texture. And although our ingredients already have a lot of protein in them, we’re taking it up a notch by adding whey protein powder.

Ingredients:

2 cups natural peanut butter
1½ cups honey
2¼ cups vanilla whey protein powder
3 cups gluten-free oats
¼ cups almonds, slivered

  • Prep Time: 75min.
  • Cook Time: 0min.
  • Total Time: 75min.
  • SERVINGS

    24

  • PROTEIN (g)

    13

  • CALORIES PER SERVING

    187

  • FAT (g)

    13

  • CARBOHYDRATES (g)

    30

Directions:

  1. Mix peanut butter and honey in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until melted and mixed well.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine whey powder, almonds, and oats.
  3. Add the melted peanut butter and honey mixture to the dry mixture. Stir well to combine evenly.
  4. Pour the mixture into a 9′ x 13′ pan lined with parchment paper. Spread evenly.
  5. Refrigerate for one hour or until it turns solid.
  6. When solid, cut into approximately 24 bars.
  7. Enjoy, and keep the remaining bars refrigerated (if there are any left).