My homemade raisin, peanut butter protein bars are truly the best,. They are made in a food processor with ingredients you can pronounce such as with peanut butter, dates, rolled oats and protein powder. I love making a batch and storing them in the freezer for an effortless post-workout snack. They even make for a healthy dessert at any time of day.
Making your own protein bars is simple, cost-effective, and allows for complete control over the ingredients. If you are into healthy snacking and want to increase your daily protein intake, you should try making your own bars!
Here are 3 top reasons for doing so:
Quality – When you make your own bars, you have control over what goes in them! No endless list of ingredients. No unnecessary palm oil, glycerine, vegetable fats, truckloads of sugar or unhealthy oils.
Freshness – Homemade protein bars are freshly-made, always!
Perfection (to you) – When you make your own bars, you can tweak their ingredients to match your taste and dietary preferences, your macros, and your appetite. Say you love all chocolate things, then add a ton of cocoa to your bars!
Like the classic orange + chocolate combo? Make some chocolate bars and grate a bit of an orange into your batter. Want lower carb bars? Use a natural low-carb sweetener. Want them lower in fat? Ditch the nut butters and chocolate coating. Love citrus, chuck in some lemon or orange zest. Want a smaller snack? Make small bars!
Want your bars to be vegan? Use a vegan protein powder! Want to be 100% certain that your bars are gluten-free? Use only certified gluten-free ingredients. The sky’s the limit to what you can do. And your bars will always be so much tastier! No hardness or difficult-to-chew textures. Pure individualized protein bar perfection, every time.
This is a great recipe to get you started on making your own protein bars. BEHOLD! The fudginess! One bite and you will fall in love. These Raisin Peanut Butter Protein Bars are easy to make, they require no baking, they are refined sugar free, high protein, high fiber, gluten free, dairy free, AND vegan!
Just 7 wholesome ingredients. Simple mix, chill and cut into bars. This healthy breakfast/snack/dessert will be on your mind all day long they are so darn good. I have made three batches of these protein bars in two weeks. Everyone in my house eats these protein bars like it’s their last meal.
As someone who has spent countless hours in the kitchen experimenting with recipes over the years, I can attest that homemade protein bars are a game changer. It’s satisfying to know exactly what is in your food, especially when you are seeking a delicious and nutritious snack.
In my health-conscious journey, I have learned just how beneficial it is to prepare my own snacks. I have encountered so many store-bought options loaded with additives and sugar that it often felt like a gamble choosing them. Homemade protein bars are simple, customizable, and can be ready in under an hour. They are perfect for busy days, post-workout nourishment, or even as a guilt-free treat.
Why this recipe works?
This recipe is special for a few reasons:
Customizable ingredients: You choose what goes into these bars. Want a nut-free version? Go for sun butter. Prefer the taste of chocolate? Toss in extra chocolate chips.
High nutritional value: Packed with quality protein and healthy fats, these bars will keep you full longer. Many of the ingredients are great sources of fiber and essential nutrients, making them a wholesome choice.
Quick and easy preparation: Within minutes, you can combine your ingredients and set them to chill. No extensive cooking skills are needed, making this recipe perfect for everyone, including busy individuals.
Cost-effective: Buying pre-made protein bars can add up quickly. By making your own, you can save money while enjoying healthier options.
These delightful bars offer a tasty experience like no other, packed with healthy whole food ingredients. With their smooth texture and balanced sweetness, they are sure to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. When you need a quick snack or an energy boost during the day, or a special dish to take to a family gathering or pot luck dinner, this recipe is the perfect choice for indulgence.
These raisin peanut butter protein bars are chewy, they are fudgy, they are peanut buttery, and they are sweet. They taste more like decadent fudge rather than anything actually good for you!
Raisin Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond (or your choice) milk
- 1/2 cup peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1/2 cup raisins – chopped
- 1/2 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained, chopped
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some over hanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.Add rolled oats to a food processor and process until broken down into a flour. Add almond milk, peanut butter, protein powder and vanilla extract. Process until well combined. Lastly add chopped raisins and dates and pulse a couple of times to combine but still keep the chunks of dried fruit as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your protein bars.Scoop the dough into the lined pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Cover and refrigerate for 2+ hours to firm up and set.Slice into 8-10 bars or more smaller squares. Cover and refrigerate to store. Keeps for 1 week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, protein-rich, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites
