Homemade Protein Granola Bars (No Protein Powder)
These homemade protein granola bars are made with peanut butter and honey, a mixture of oats, nuts and seeds and do not contain protein powder. These baked, crunchy bars are moderately sweet, easy to make and delicious!
Servings 10 bars
Calories 228kcal
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Large mixing bowl and spoon
- 23cm/9inch pan
- Large sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats jumbo oats, gluten free if required
- 6 tablespoons natural peanut butter approx. ⅓c, smooth
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup nuts any, I used pecans and almonds
- 4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: To a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients and stir until thoroughly mixed together.
- Pulse mixture: Place about a third of this mixture in a food processor and pulse a few times (this will help bind the granola bar mixture). Return to the bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed in.
- Add to pan: Lightly grease a 23cm/9inch baking pan and line with parchment paper (it should stick out on 2 opposite sides). Transfer the mixture to the pan and pack in tightly. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes (this will help cut the bars more neatly and minimise crumbling).
- Preheat the oven to 325 F/170 C/150 fan/gas mark 3.
- Cut: Remove from the freezer, lift the mixture along with the paper out of the pan and place on a flat surface. Then using a sharp knife cut into 10 bars by firmly pressing down (rather than slicing back and forth). Gently separate the bars.
- Bake: Bake in the centre of the oven for 20-25 minutes until nicely browned around the edges. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely.TIP: I like these granola bars quite crispy, with a deep brown colour around the edges, which happens after 25 minutes of baking, but you can adjust baking times as desired.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats (or jumbo oats) rather than instant.
- I used a combination of almonds and pecans but you can use any nuts.
- Cut the bars using a large sharp knife by firmly pressing down once.
- Cool your healthy protein granola bars completely before serving (they become crunchier as they cool).
- See storing and freezing instructions at the bottom of the post.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg