How to Make Homemade Protein Bars (Easy Protein Bar Recipe)

Ingredients

• old-fashioned rolled oats1.5 cups
• ground flaxseed½ cup
• (4 scoops) vanilla whey protein1 cup
• sea salt, sprinkle
• almond butter (or peanut butter)¾ cup
• banana, mashed1
• maple syrup (or 2 drops of liquid stevia)⅓ cup
• vanilla extract2 teaspoons
• mix in options: chopped almonds, raisins, mini dark chocolate chips¾ cup

Method

1. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, ground flaxseed, protein powder and a pinch of sea salt.
2. Add the almond/peanut butter, mashed banana, maple syrup and vanilla, then mix until a thick dough forms.
3. Fold in any mix-ins (almonds, raisins or dark chocolate chips).
4. Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch pan.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then slice into bars and store in the fridge.

Swaps & notes

Customize with whatever mix-ins you'd like. Choose your nut butter of choice. Feel free to mix up your protein powder.