One thing that I cannot live without is my protein bars. I eat a protein bar at least once a day. One day I thought to myself, I should look at the ingredients in these bars to find out what I am really putting into my body. I was shocked when looking at some of the labels how much stuff is added to each bar. Some ingredients I recognize, some I do not, some I can’t even pronounce. That’s why I decided I wanted to develop my own protein bar recipe that is healthy and delicious.
What’s in these Homemade Protein Bars?
I packed these Homemade Protein Bars with real whole ingredients such as flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, toasted coconut, almonds, chia seeds and more! These bars have a great flavor, texture, and are a great healthy alternative to store bought protein bars. Everyone has a favorite protein powder, and mine is either Premier Protein or Beverly International UMP Protein.
My favorite Protein Powders
There are so many protein powders out there! The choice is really up to you what protein you want to use. Typically, I love either Premier Protein or Beverley International Protein.
They have TONS of awesome flavors, so far the Vanilla is my all-time favorite! When picking and choosing a protein powder, it’s important to look at what’s really in the protein. I look for a high protein, low fat powder, and for me, it MUST TASTE GOOD. I promise you guys, I have tried a lot of different proteins, and Premier Protein & UMP has by far the best flavor and texture!
2 Delicious Protein Bar Flavors
I have not one, but two protein bar flavors for you all to try! One is a Vanilla Cookie Dough protein bar! It is delicious, soft, and tastes like a home baked chocolate chip cookie!
The other recipe is a Chocolate Peanut Butter protein bar. It is creamy, chocolatey, rich and perfect!
Both recipes are made with the same base ingredients, the only difference is the change of protein powder flavor and PB2 is added to the chocolate peanut butter. We kept it simple because life is complicated. You are welcome! Both recipes can be found on this post, please scroll to the one you prefer to try! Or try both! We both recommend trying both!
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Homemade Vanilla Cookie Dough Protein Bars
The best homemade Vanilla Cookie Dough Protein Bars! Easy to make and delicious to eat!
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashion oats
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sugar free maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1/4 cup chopped raw almonds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Spread old fashion oats out on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. This step really brings out the flavor of the oats.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt together coconut oil, honey, sugar free maple syrup, agave, and vanilla. Once melted and combine, add the UMP protein powder. Stirring until smooth. Change to medium heat and continue stirring until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
- In a medium size bowl, combine the toasted oats, almonds, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and toasted coconut. Mix well.
- Pour sticky mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well, making sure to evenly coat the oats.
- Place bowl in refrigerator to cool the mixture back down. Once cool to the touch, stir in the chocolate chips.
- Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper. Pour mixture into pan and press evenly with hands. Place in refrigerator to set and to create clean lines when cutting.
- When set, cut the bars into individual servings and store until ready to eat.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Amount Per Serving: Calories: 244Total Fat: 9gCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9g
Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
The best, most delicious Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars! Seriously so good and so good for you!
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashion oats
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sugar free maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
- 1 tablespoon PB2
- 1/4 cup chopped raw almonds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Spread old fashion oats out on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. This step really brings out the flavor of the oats.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt together coconut oil, honey, sugar free maple syrup, agave, and vanilla. Once melted and combine, add the UMP Protein powder, and PB2. Stirring until smooth. Change to medium heat and continue stirring until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
- In a medium size bowl, combine the toasted oats, almonds, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and toasted coconut. Mix well.
- Pour sticky mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well, making sure to evenly coat the oats.
- Place bowl in refrigerator to cool the mixture back down. Once cool to the touch, stir in the chocolate chips.
- Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper. Pour mixture into pan and press evenly with hands. Place in refrigerator to set and to create clean lines when cutting.
- When set, cut the bars into individual servings and store until ready to eat.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Amount Per Serving: Calories: 245Total Fat: 9gCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9g
These bars are so yummy and healthy to eat. I recommend them for sure❤ #guilty #sampled #yummy