Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup natural almond butter (unsweetened)
1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan if preferred)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
4 tbsp ground flaxseed (to add protein and bind)
3 tbsp water
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper
2. In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and chia seeds
3. Add almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt; stir until well combined
4. Incorporate protein powder and chocolate chips until fully distributed
5. Press mixture firmly into prepared dish using a spatula
6. Chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm
7. Cut into 12 bars
8. Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 5 days
Notes
For extra stability, chill overnight
Substitute almond butter with peanut or cashew butter
Use any dairy-free chocolate or omit for lower sugar
Increase flaxseed to reduce honey if making less sweet
Storage tip: Freeze for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Snacks
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg