Some pictures say a thousand words, others make your stomach rumble and some, well, they just do both. This no-bake protein bar recipe is a gift from the dessert heavens. It’s hard to believe they are refined-sugar-free but what isn’t hard to believe is just how good they taste.

Although this would make an extra special treat to entertain with, it would make an even better treat to keep hidden and indulge for yourself!

Made with pantry staples, these delightful oatmeal bars are full of whole grains and healthy fat goodness. It’s a simple meal prep snack to kick the 3pm energy slump all week long. I know meal prepping your snacks might sound a little boring and unnecessary, but hear me out: snacks can be a powerful tool for upping your nutrition!

That’s right, snacking isn’t a bad habit- it can actually be incredibly useful in maintaining stable energy levels, adding in extra nutrients, and preventing you from arriving at the next meal STARVING and eating past satiation. The real thing to focus on isn’t snacking itself, but what snacks you choose!

Listen, I know it can be easy to reach for packaged snack foods. They are easy, convenient, and tasty- aka the criteria for a go-to snack. But when I’m focusing on snacks as a nutrition tool, I also like to make sure my snacks are balanced and satiating too, so they actually keep me full until the next meal.

Meal prepping healthy snack options like these protein oatmeal bars has been a lifesaver. Not only are they ready in only 30 minutes, but they are made with just 7 wholesome ingredients that are packed with fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Finally, everything goes to the fridge, where the bars firm up and all the flavors combine.

It’s one of the easiest recipes for a quick and healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert. This sweet treat couldn’t be easier to make, and I love that they are no bake, so it’s easy for the kids to join in. No-bake recipes are a lifesaver when you are craving a nutritious and delicious snack without spending hours in the kitchen.

These delicious bars are the perfect combination of chewy, sweet, and wholesome. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they require minimal effort and deliver maximum flavor. Whether you are meal prepping for the week or need a quick snack, these bars are an excellent choice.

Chocolate Oat & Almond Protein Bars

Chewy almond butter oatmeal bars sweetened naturally and topped with chocolate peanut butter frosting. An easy yummy snack or healthy dessert packed with flavor and texture.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword almond butter protein bars no bake, chocolate oat almond protein bars, clean eating dessert or snack, no bake oat almond protein bars, nut butter oat protein bars no bake

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/4 cup almond (or any other nut or seed) butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Almond Butter Frosting

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/2 cup peanuts, roasted, chopping for topping

Instructions

• Line a 7 x 5-inch baking 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.

  Place oats and almonds in a food processor and process until broken down and crumbly.  Add dates, almond butter, coconut oil,protein powder and vanilla extract and continue to process until mixture is well combined.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your oat bars.

  Scoop the mixture into the lined pan and smooth out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.

  Place in fridge while you make the frosting.

Chocolate Almond Butter Frosting

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Add almond butter and stir until smooth and well combined.

  Pour this mixture over the bars and smooth into an even layer using a spatula or back of a spoon.

  Top with chopped roasted peanuts.

  Chill in the fridge then to serve cut into 10-12 bars or more smaller squares.

  Will keep in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.  

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