Can I use whey protein powder?

Absolutely! Whey works perfectly in this recipe - just make sure it's a vanilla or chocolate variety you actually enjoy the taste of. My favorite trick? If your protein powder is super sweet, cut back slightly on the honey to balance it out.

How do I make vegan protein bars?

Easy swaps! Use maple syrup instead of honey, vegan chocolate chips, and plant-based protein powder. My go-to combo is pea protein with almond butter - gives that perfect chewy texture without any dairy or eggs.

Can I skip the chia seeds?

Totally optional! They add nutrition and help bind, but the bars will still hold together without them. If omitting, you might want to press the mixture extra firmly into the pan.

How long do homemade protein bars last?

Fridge-stored in an airtight container, they stay fresh for a solid week! I actually prefer them at day 2-3 when flavors blend. For longer storage, freeze them - they'll keep for 2 months (if you can resist eating them that long!).

Help! My bars are crumbly - what went wrong?

Often means not enough sticky ingredients! Next time, add an extra tablespoon of nut butter or honey. Also key - refrigerate the FULL 2 hours minimum before slicing. Patience pays off with perfect no-bake bars!

15g Protein Bars: No-Bake Chocolate Bliss in 10 Minutes

Name: No-Bake Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup almond butter; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate); 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds or peanuts); 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tbsp coconut oil (for chocolate drizzle)

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Protein Bars

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Easy homemade protein bars packed with 15g+ protein, perfect for gym snacks. Made with oat-nut base and chocolate drizzle.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 2 hours 10 mins
Yield: 8 bars 1x
Category: Snacks
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds or peanuts)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp coconut oil (for chocolate drizzle)

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Instructions

Mix oats, almond butter, honey, protein powder, nuts, chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
Press mixture firmly into a lined 8×8-inch pan.
Melt coconut oil and remaining chocolate chips, then drizzle over the bars.
Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
Cut into bars and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Bars stay fresh in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Swap almond butter for peanut butter if preferred.
For extra crunch, add more nuts or seeds.
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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 220
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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