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A stack of homemade no-bake protein granola bars with dark chocolate chips on parchment paper

Easy No-bake Protein Granola Bars

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old -fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, and cinnamon.
  3. Add the almond butter and honey to the dry ingredients, stirring until the mixture becomes thick and crumbly.
  4. Gradually add the almond milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough is moist enough to stick together when pressed.
  5. Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly using a spatula or the bottom of a glass to create an even, compact layer.
  7. Refrigerate the pan for at least 60 minutes to allow the bars to set and the oats to hydrate.
  8. Lift the parchment paper to remove the slab from the pan and slice into 12 rectangular bars with a sharp knife.