Who doesn’t love a good protein energy bar? They are among the most tasty, filling, and convenient healthy snack ideas you can enjoy. If you are looking to make homemade bars, though, then you have probably got an inkling that DIY’ing it has certain advantages.

The main draw with going the homemade route is the infinite customizability. Many protein energy bars on the market aren’t fit for everyone’s dietary needs (gluten free, vegan, nut-free etc), but when making your own, you can make sure that they are!

Store bought protein energy bars can be expensive. Even the cheaper brands that tend to have more added sugar and other unnecessary ingredients are still a few dollars per bar. Not to mention the bars with more natural ingredients.

Also when you make your own, it comes out so much cheaper than buying from the store. Whip up a batch in under 5 minutes, and you might never want to spend money on another packaged protein bar ever again.

This homemade recipe does not have any nasty preservatives and artificial sweeteners and is packed with healthy fats, recipe tastes better than store bought bars, and is packed with clean and nutritious ingredients.

Due to their convenience, I prefer no-bake protein bar recipes. These require no oven or cooking time, but some freezing, cooling of the mixture may be required to achieve an ideal hold and consistency.

Another positive is that the ingredients, especially the protein, are not subjected to high temperatures, which may be damaging.

If you have been searching for a protein bar that’s made with minimal ingredients, truly healthy, and tastes DELICIOUS, this is the recipe for you!

These homemade protein bars are made with no refined sugar, and no additives. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can create a high protein snack that tastes like dessert. Nobody will guess that they are actually good for you!

These bars have a chewy texture and are made with just a few simple ingredients that you can find at almost any grocery store. They are one of my go-to recipes to make so I can have a quick snack to grab on a busy day. In my opinion, They are a great post-workout snack or the perfect snack to curb your sweet tooth.

This recipe doesn’t require any baking. You simply blend the ingredients together. Then refrigerate until chilled, cut into bars and you have your Cranberry Oat Protein Power bars ready to snack on!

They are great for an on-the-go snack, with 10 grams of protein and under 2 grams net carbs per bar. Also perfect for lunch boxes and easy to make-ahead: You can make a big batch and keep them chilled or even frozen until you’re ready to eat. What’s not to like?

Feel free to use your favorite protein powder, and the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you want to make up a big batch for meal prep.

Cranberry Oat Protein Power Bars

The BEST Protein Bars are healthy, no-bake, and contain nothing artificial! These are chewy, delicious, easy to customize, and are the perfect healthy snack. These homemade protein bars are made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened- they need just 7 ingredients! I love how each bar has over 10 grams of protein each!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, cranberry oat protein bars, cranberry oat protein bars no bake, cranberry oat protein power bars, healthy no bake protein bars

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup peanut (or any nut or seed) butter
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Line an 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  First, turn your oats into flour using your food processor. Then, add cranberries, almonds, nut butter, coconut, hemp seeds, protein powder and vanilla and process until a thick, pliable dough forms. You will probably have to scrape down the sides of the processor with a spatula at least once.

  Press the dough into the lined pan and chill for 1-2 hours before cutting into 10 bars or your desired size and shape.

  Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

  Note: Double the recipe to make double the bars, or, to achieve thicker bars.

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