High Protein Chewy Oat Bars

Satisfy your snack cravings while fueling your body with these High Protein Chewy Oat Bars—perfect for a healthy pick-me-up or post-workout energy boost. Packed with wholesome rolled oats, creamy peanut or almond butter, and nutrient-rich chia seeds and flaxseed meal, these bars deliver a powerhouse of protein thanks to the addition of vanilla protein powder. A touch of honey or maple syrup adds natural sweetness, while chopped almonds and unsweetened shredded coconut bring in satisfying texture and crunch. Finished with semi-sweet chocolate chips for just the right hint of indulgence, these bars are baked to chewy perfection in just 20 minutes. Ideal for meal prep, they’re not only quick and easy to make but also conveniently portable for busy mornings or on-the-go snacking. Crafted to be both delicious and nutritious, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a high-protein, homemade snack option.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 cup peanut butter or almond butter
• 0.75 cup vanilla protein powder
• 0.5 cup chopped almonds
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• 0.25 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 0.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, chopped almonds, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, unsweetened shredded coconut, and salt.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the honey (or maple syrup) and peanut butter (or almond butter) together until smooth and well combined, stirring continuously.

Step 4

Pour the melted honey and peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and sticky.

Step 5

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout the mixture.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing it firmly into an even layer with a spatula or the back of a spoon.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.

Step 9

Once cooled, cut the oat bars into 12 equal portions using a sharp knife.

Step 10

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	709.3 grams (709.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3188

Total Fat 166.40g	213%
Saturated Fat 38.90g	194%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.80g
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 1584mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 307.90g	112%
Dietary Fiber 54.00g	193%
Total Sugars 140.50g
Protein 166.80g	334%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1177mg	91%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 3105mg	66%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.1%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 36.3%