Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for no-bake cookie dough protein bars:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and vanilla protein powder.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the almond butter until it’s smooth and pourable. This usually takes about 30 seconds in the microwave.
- Add the melted almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the oats and protein powder mixture. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and a pinch of salt.
- Line a square baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly and pressing it down firmly with a spatula.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to allow the bars to set.
- Once the bars are set, remove them from the refrigerator and lift them out using the parchment paper.
- Cut the mixture into bars or squares.
These no-bake cookie dough protein bars are a delicious and convenient snack that’s rich in protein and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Enjoy!
