No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars

kristy_estes21
kristy_estes21 Posts: 434 Member
edited September 27 in Recipes
Ready in 45 minutes
Makes 8 servings (I get 9 out of it)

2 cups quick cooking oats
½ cup natural peanut butter (I like to use crunchy for added texture)
4 scoops protein powder (recipe says vanilla or cookies & cream work best)
1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
½ cup water

1. Knead all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Line square baking pan with wax paper. Spread dough into pan using a spatula. (I find it easier to use my hands so I can press it in pretty good. Makes it like Cliff bar texture.) Optional: Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on top of dough.
3. Freeze for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from freezer. Cut into bars. (I store them in snack size Ziploc bags for an easy on-the-go snack. I like to eat them before the gym.)

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 230, Total Fats: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 20mg (depending on pb), Total Carbohydrates: 21g, Dietary Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 3g, Protein: 15g, Iron: 2mg
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  • Bringerofrain
    Bringerofrain Posts: 163 Member
    I will have to try this, Thanks so much for sharing! :wink:
  • kristy_estes21
    kristy_estes21 Posts: 434 Member
    You're welcome. :) It came from Oxygen magazine. I've made them a few times and love them. It's easy on the stomach before working out. Very filling too. I don't spread the pb on top. I plugged in the info into MFP and when you cut it into 9 pieces it's more like 180-190 calories per bar.
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    bump
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    What type of protein powder are you using? There are so many different types with so many different ranges of protein.
  • kristy_estes21
    kristy_estes21 Posts: 434 Member
    I use Optimum Nutrition Whey protein powder. I've had the chocolate, which is good, but right now I have Vanilla Ice Cream and it's good too. I order it from Amazon because it's cheaper than the stores.
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
    Thanks!
  • FL_Nettie
    FL_Nettie Posts: 265 Member
    These sound yummy to me! I think I'll try them this weekend. One question: after you take them out of the freezer, do you store them in the refridgerator or not? Just wondering if they're better cold or room temp?

    Thanks for sharing!
  • kristy_estes21
    kristy_estes21 Posts: 434 Member
    Yes, I store them in the fridge, but when I take them to work with me (to eat on my way home to change for the gym) I just have it at my desk. Of course I only work 4 hours a day though. LOL There isn't anything in it that needs refrigerated though so I think it's okay.
  • Ervie317
    Ervie317 Posts: 179 Member
    Sounds tasty I will have to try this!!
  • CherrySunday
    CherrySunday Posts: 301
    OMG!! Thank you for this!! I've been thinking of making my own for awhile now!! I'm gonna give em a try, I'll let you know how they turn out!!
  • PantalaNagaPampa
    PantalaNagaPampa Posts: 1,031 Member
    sounds great :bigsmile:
  • danibee41989
    danibee41989 Posts: 222 Member
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    abcwhite10 Posts: 140 Member
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  • wintermama13
    wintermama13 Posts: 172 Member
    bump!
  • sue26
    sue26 Posts: 412
    bump:smile:
  • skyblue098
    skyblue098 Posts: 8 Member
    Thanks! Can't wait to try it out! I may try substituting unsweetened almond milk to get some calcium.
  • marthamae813
    marthamae813 Posts: 70 Member
    Bump
  • spring12peanut
    spring12peanut Posts: 23
    bump
  • kyodi
    kyodi Posts: 376 Member
    bump!!
  • lecia125
    lecia125 Posts: 126 Member
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  • pjrisher
    pjrisher Posts: 152
    Awesome! Bump :)
  • BrittanyMelinda
    BrittanyMelinda Posts: 17
    i just made these protein bars and they are delicious! thank you for the recipe :)
  • monoxidechick
    monoxidechick Posts: 339
    YUMMM!! I have all the ingredients at home, will have to try these. I am sure almond butter should work the same, YUMMMMM!!
  • MsElphaba
    MsElphaba Posts: 432 Member
    Sounds good! I would like to have these nights after my cardio JiuJitsu work outs and when I fence. I have everything on hand put the flax seeds. Think I can make them without them?
  • MsElphaba
    MsElphaba Posts: 432 Member
    Sounds good! I would like to have these nights after my cardio JiuJitsu work outs and when I fence. I have everything on hand put the flax seeds. Think I can make them without them?
  • Happyoceangirl
    Happyoceangirl Posts: 1,993 Member
    Note to self... Buy ground flax seeds...
  • monylove311
    monylove311 Posts: 251 Member
    bump
  • cobylea
    cobylea Posts: 194 Member
    Sounds delicious! I'm trying to find a bunch of healthy 'sweet' snacks that I can make and freeze so I can just grab one when my sweet tooth kicks in!
  • NenaM812
    NenaM812 Posts: 101 Member
    Bump!
  • parvati
    parvati Posts: 432 Member
    These sound great! I`ll definitely try them!!
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