Homemade No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars with S’mores Variation Recipe
This homemade no-bake Perfect Bar recipe offers a delicious and nutritious treat made with peanut butter, coconut oil, honey, oat flour, and protein powder. It’s easy to prepare in just 10 minutes and can be customized with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham crackers for a delightful S’MORES variation. Perfect for a quick snack or post-workout bite, these bars are stored in the fridge or freezer to set and keep fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 bars
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Mix-Ins (Optional)
- 1 handful chocolate chips or mix-ins of choice
S’MORES Variation Mix-Ins
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, melted coconut oil, and honey until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Use your hands if necessary to thoroughly combine all ingredients into a uniform dough.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips or any additional mix-ins you prefer, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture into an 8×4 inch rectangular loaf pan. Press down firmly to compact the mixture evenly.
- Cut Bars: Slice the pressed mixture into 10 equal-sized bars for serving.
- Store Bars: Place the bars in an airtight container and refrigerate or freeze to set and maintain freshness.
- S’MORES Variation: For the S’MORES version, mix chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers, and mini marshmallows into the base mixture before pressing into the pan. Optionally, add extra toppings on the surface before freezing for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- You can substitute oat flour with finely ground rolled oats if oat flour is unavailable.
- The bars keep well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Add protein powder based on dietary preference or omit for a lower protein option.
- Feel free to customize with nuts, dried fruit, or seeds as mix-ins.
- Pressing the mixture firmly helps the bars hold their shape better when cut.
