Did you know the average woman needs at LEAST 46 grams of protein each day? I’m not sure if you’ve ever tracked your protein intake but that is much easier said than done!
Here are a few of our favorite snacks to grab when we’re trying to get a little extra protein:
- Beef Jerky
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Cheese Sticks
- Trail Mix
- Peanut Butter with Celery
- Greek Yogurt
- Homemade protein bars or bites
Making Protein Bars at Home
Protein bars can be a great way to get in your daily dose of protein fast! They provide energy, keep you full, and help recover after a good workout.
Unfortunately, most protein bars are pretty pricey, and full of a lot of sugar and ingredients your body does not need. If you have protein bars in your house, stop reading this (just for a second!) and go check out that ingredient label. Pretty crazy huh!?
I love making protein bars from home because I know EXACTLY what’s going in them. Not to mention I can actually make them taste delicious and not waste money on a box of very expensive taffy textured bars.
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How to Make Homemade Protein Bars
The key to a good homemade protein bar is the protein powder. We love THIS protein powder because it’s specifically designed for women, but the Whey Protein from Costco also works and tastes amazing!
We used vanilla protein powder in this recipe, but if you prefer chocolate or another flavor, that will work too. Just remember the flavor of your bars will turn out differently, so make sure it’s a flavor compatible with peanut butter.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, protein powder, natural peanut butter, applesauce, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, honey, and mini chocolate chips.
- Press mixture into lightly greased 9×9″ pan and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
- Cut with a knife into 2″ x 3″ bars. We like to individually wrap ours in plastic wrap for a quick snack on the go!
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or freeze them for up to 30 days in freezer safe bags or containers.
protein packed recipes on Six Sisters’ Stuff
We have tons of great protein packed recipes on Six Sisters’ Stuff! Here are few we know you’ll love!
Blueberry Almond Protein Bites
Chocolate Protein Energy Bites
Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade Chocolate Protein Muffins
Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cups quick cooking oats
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup applesauce
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined.
- Press mixture into lightly greased 9 x 9 inch pan and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
- Cut with a knife into 2 x 3 inch bars.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or freeze them for up to 30 days in freezer safe bags or containers.
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Hi, what kind of oats do you use for these protein bars? Thanks!
I was also wondering the amounts. I read it twice thinking I was missing something
Do you add equal amounts of all the ingredients? Or are there different measurements. I’d love to try this recipe.
Yes, please add the amounts for each ingredient! I really want to try these 🙂
Is there a good alternative to the shredded coconut?
I don’t see an amount for flax
Could I make these without the protein powder – would they then be more like a granola bar? I would like them for my kids and would rather not have the protein powder for them. Thanks – they look amazing!!
The protein powder is what gives these bars their flavor. You might be better off with a granola bar recipe.
https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/easy-no-bake-oat-granola-bars/
https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/healthy-meal-mondays-apricot-oatmeal/
https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/healthier-chewy-peanut-butter-oatmeal-bars/
There are no flax seeds in our recipe. You could add them if you desire.
If you don’t like shredded coconut, just leave it out of the recipe.
It’s all there. You didn’t scroll down far enough in the recipe. Scroll down for the full recipe.
The recipe is there, just scroll down in the post.