Can I use almond butter instead of peanut butter?

Absolutely! Almond butter makes a delicious nut-free version - just make sure it's the drip-able natural kind. My sister makes these with sunflower seed butter for her nut-allergy kids, and they disappear faster than pancakes at a sleepover!

Do I really need chia seeds?

Skip 'em if you must, but they add this satisfying little crunch and 4g extra fiber per bar (hello, happy digestion!). No chia? Throw in flax seeds or just enjoy the extra-chewy texture without them.

How long do these protein bars stay fresh?

Two glorious weeks in the fridge (if they last that long!). Store them in an airtight container with parchment between layers. For marathon snack sessions? Freeze them up to 3 months - thaw overnight or just grab straight from the freezer for a cool treat.

Can I use honey instead of maple syrup?

You sure can! Honey makes them slightly sweeter - I'd start with 1/3 cup instead of 1/2 cup maple syrup. The texture changes a bit (more on the sticky side), but my beekeeper uncle swears it's better this way!

15g Protein Bar Recipe That Tastes Like Cookie Dough

No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars

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Make these easy 5-ingredient protein bars at home for a quick, healthy snack. Packed with 15g protein per bar, they’re vegan-friendly and perfect for on-the-go energy.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Yield: 12 bars 1x
Category: Snacks
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup vanilla protein powder
2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup chia seeds

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Instructions

Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper
Mix peanut butter and maple syrup in a bowl
Add protein powder and stir until combined
Fold in oats and chia seeds
Press mixture firmly into pan
Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting into bars

Notes

Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
Use almond butter for nut-free version
Add chocolate chips for extra flavor
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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 220
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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