No-Bake Vegan Protein Bars

ByHannah Peterson

✨ Simple, Satisfying & Packed with Protein

These bars are exactly what your image shows—rich, chocolatey, slightly chewy, and loaded with nuts and oats. Perfect for snacks, meal prep, or post-workout fuel 💪

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup protein powder (plant-based)
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup (or agave)
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Mix Dry

In a bowl:

  • oats
  • protein powder
  • cocoa powder

2️⃣ Add Wet

Stir in:

  • peanut butter
  • maple syrup

Mix until thick and sticky

3️⃣ Fold Extras

Add:

  • nuts
  • chocolate chips

4️⃣ Press & Chill

  • Press mixture into a lined pan
  • Smooth evenly
  • Refrigerate 1–2 hours

5️⃣ Slice & Enjoy

Cut into bars or squares 🍫

🍽 Serving Ideas

Perfect for:

🏋️ post-workout snack
☕ coffee treat
🎒 on-the-go energy bar

💡 Tips

⭐ If too dry → add a splash of plant milk
⭐ If too sticky → add more oats
⭐ Chill well for clean cuts

🥗 Nutrition (Approx per bar)

  • Calories: ~180–220
  • Protein: ~8–12g (depends on powder)
  • Healthy fats from nuts

These taste like dessert—but they’re actually functional fuel. You’ll probably end up making them every week 😄

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