High protein granola bars – they can be oil-free, flourless, + no high fructose corn syrup!
These granola bars could be your new favorite recipe.
In less time than it takes to read this post, you can have a batch of your own delicious and homemade protein granola bars fully prepared and ready to eat. Feel free to change up the flavor to match your mood.
Chocolate, vanilla, chai, caramel, cookies’n cream…
YOU get to choose the flavor!
Only a few ingredients are needed, all of which can be found in regular grocery stores – and you can avoid the unhealthy processed filler ingredients and isolated soy protein so often added to packaged protein bars.
These granola bars need no refrigeration and can be packed into a lunchbox for a healthy snack.
Leftovers are best stored in the freezer, where they will keep for months!
3 Minute Protein Granola Bars
Inspired by: Peanut Butter Homemade Protein Bars
“3 Minute” High Protein Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups quick or rolled oats (120g)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, peanut butter, or allergy friendly sub
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
- 2/3 cup protein powder - have fun with different flavors (70g)
- handful mini chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
Stir all ingredients together until well-mixed. Transfer the mixture to an 8×8 pan lined with parchment or wax paper. Place another sheet of parchment or wax over the top and continue to smush down and spread until it fills the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, then cut into bars.
Link Of The Day:
Healthy Eatmore Fudge Bars – From Christal @ Nutritionist In The Kitch
Any reason you have to use the protein powder? I know your point is they are then high protein, but I’m looking for a kid snack, not a power bar. Do you need the powder?
If you’d prefer a regular granola bar, try this one (also from CCK): https://lett-trim.today/2012/05/17/quaker-style-chewy-granola-bars/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> She also has a similar recipe for crunchy bars (like the ones from Nature Valley): https://lett-trim.today/2012/01/23/copycat-nature-valley-granola-bars/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Great recipe as always lately! I’ve been noticing you’ve been upping your protein (at least in your recipes) a lot lately! Any reasoning? Just something I have noticed =)
probably just reader demand. i would assume that katie is well aware of the fact that the vast majority of americans get WAY TOO MUCH protein to begin with, and the LAST thing most people need is ADDED protein powder (dear god)!
I bought protein powder–something I don’t normally have on hand–for the cookie dough shake. Then had extra left over for the bars.
Hi Katie,
I love your food blog!!! Can you make these bars without protein powder. Thanks.
Carmella
I think you could use soy flour (such as Soy Supreme) instead of the protein powder – it still has a lot of protein, but all natural! Just make sure your soy flour is not bleached. And sinche natural soy flour does not have any flavorings, you would need to add your own. 🙂
If you’d prefer a regular granola bar, try this one (also from CCK): https://lett-trim.today/2012/05/17/quaker-style-chewy-granola-bars/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Looks like a healthy snack! 😀
Looks delicious!
Do we need to cook the oats before using it?
No
Nope
These are AMAZING!!!
I just made my first batch, using vanilla protein powder because it’s what I had on hand. Boring, I know, but there will be MANY MORE batches in the future! 🙂 🙂
Woah, woah….vanilla is NEVER boring! I once was the misfit of my class when the teacher asked what our favorite ice cream flavor was and I said plain ‘ol vanilla.
And I can’t think of one granola bar out there that’s vanilla flavored, so you’re still ahead od the game!
These look so great! I’m thinking of adapting them into High Protein Granola Balls so that I can make them in my teeny tiny dorm room freezer.
That’s what I did and it totally worked out! They are so good!
These bars are looking really good! I love home made granola bars, especially when there’s chocolate :).
Wow, great recipe, almost too easy!
I can imagine subbing vanilla cake batter protien powder in this recipe 🙂 yummm…I have chocolate protein powder on hand but for some reason I feel like a vanilla/cake batter flavour would work wonders!
Just made these granola bars tonight with almond butter and honey for my sweetener. They are so delicious and I love how they are no bake and so quick.
God these look delicious. Your pictures are always so amazing, yum!
These were great! I can’t wait to make more.
Which protien powder would you recommend Katie?
I am a big fan of Vega vanilla.
Do you use Vega for these recipes? I’m willing to fork over the money if I can make all these yummy protein bars. (Dying to try ALL of them)
I’m tired of paying $2 a bar at whole foods :/
I’ve used Vega here with good results.
These look so tasty! I’m always looking for healthier snacks and these sound super simple which is always a bonus!
This looks TOO easy. but so good.