12 Healthy Protein Bar Recipes to Keep You Full During the Busy Season
When you are prioritizing protein 💪🏼in your diet, it helps to have some protein bars on hand to give you that extra boost when you need it.
But store-bought protein bars can be expensive and frankly not all the healthy when you consider the preservatives and artificial ingredients.
We rounded up the BEST healthy protein bar recipes we could find – so you’ll never be bored or hungry! Each recipe is made with protein-packed, wholesome ingredients and has at least 8 grams of protein per serving.
(Many of these recipes are vegan or can be made vegan by substituting plant-based protein powder.)
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1.) Basic Homemade Protein Bar Recipe
A reliable recipe for a baked protein bar made with oats, peanut butter, protein powder and Greek yogurt, plus a plethora of mix-ins like dates, nuts, coconut and chocolate chips! Each bar has 19 grams of protein.
2.) Homemade Perfect Bars (Copycat Recipe)
Finally, a homemade Perfect Bar that actually tastes like the real thing! These delicious no bake protein bars are made with only 6 ingredients including peanut butter and sugar free chocolate chips. Each bar has 12 grams of protein.
3.) No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars
This easy no bake protein bar recipe is made with only 5 ingredients: oats, protein powder, peanut butter, almond milk and maple syrup. Each bar has 14 grams of protein.
4.) Cookie Dough Protein Bars With Dark Chocolate
The taste of cookie dough, but with a healthy protein boost? Yes please! You’ll love these no bake bars that have a peanutty bottom and a dark chocolate top with a sprinkling of sea salt. Each bar has 14 grams of protein.
5.) Triple Chocolate Protein Bars
Chocolate loves will go crazy for these protein bars made with three types of chocolate: cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder and chocolate chips! Bonus: each bar has 15 grams of protein.
6.) Homemade Snickers Protein Bars
Yes, you can have your candy bar and your protein too! These delicious bars are made with nutritious ingredients like oat flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, and protein powder – and coated with chocolate just like a Snickers! Each bar has 11 grams of protein.
7.) Snickerdoodle Protein Bars
The classic cinnamon sugar flavor of a snickerdoodle transformed into an easy, no bake protein bar. Each bar has 13 grams of protein.
8.) Apple Pie Protein Bars
All the taste of delicious apple pie in a protein bar. These easy to make bars combine apple sauce, almond butter, protein powder, coconut flour and pumpkin pie spices into a healthy treat. Each bar has 22 grams of protein.
9.) Pumpkin Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Pumpkin fans will love this snack bar that combines healthy pumpkin puree with peanut butter and other wholesome ingredients, plus a dash of pumpkin pie spices! Each bar has 8 grams of protein.
10.) No Bake Key Lime Protein Bars
These protein bars have the same sweet and zesty flavor as a key lime pie but they’re loaded with fiber, healthy fats and protein to energize your day. Each bar has 9 grams of protein.
11.) Apricot Almond Bars (without Protein Powder)
These tasty bars are chock full of protein rich ingredients like oats, nuts, chia seeds and flax seeds. If you are looking for a bar that does not contain protein powder, these are a great option. Each bar has 9 grams of protein.
12.) Nut Free Protein Bars
These nut-free protein bars are made with healthy ingredients like rolled oats, maple syrup, and protein powder, plus a little bit of chocolate for fun. The recipe has no peanuts or tree nuts. Each bar has 10 grams of protein.
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