{"id":"15f084b9-1f4b-4b2c-9a7f-6eabae48b9bb","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/15f084b9-1f4b-4b2c-9a7f-6eabae48b9bb","source_url":"https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/protein-bars/","title":"Protein Bars","description":"The BEST Protein Bars are healthy, no-bake, and contains nothing artificial! These are chewy, delicious, easy to customize, and are the perfect healthy snack!","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT70M","image_url":"https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Protein-Bars-High-Res-9-scaled.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats ((135 g))","item":"old-fashioned rolled oats ((135 g))","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3/4 cup peanut butter (, or favorite nut butter or sunflower butter (180 g))","item":"peanut butter (, or favorite nut butter or sunflower butter (180 g))","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 banana (, mashed (120 g))","item":"banana (, mashed (120 g))","quantity":1},{"text":"1/3 cup honey (, agave or real maple syrup (110 g))","item":"honey (, agave or real maple syrup (110 g))","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Pinch salt","item":"salt","unit":"pinch"},{"text":"½ cup ground flax seed ((55 g))","item":"ground flax seed ((55 g))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup protein powder* ((120 g))","item":"protein powder* ((120 g))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract ((10 ml))","item":"vanilla extract ((10 ml))","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 cup Mix in options: chopped dates, dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, or raisins), mini chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, nuts","item":"Mix in options: chopped dates, dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, or raisins), mini chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, nuts","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Mix all ingredients except mix-ins until well combined. Fold in mix-ins until well distributed. Mixture should be fairly soft and not dry or crumbly. Add a splash of water or milk, or an extra drizzle of honey, if needed."},{"number":2,"text":"Press very firmly into an 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars."},{"number":3,"text":"Store bars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T11:30:27.338849+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T11:30:27.338849+00:00"}