Recipe: No-Bake Protein Bars

array(4) { ["control"]=> bool(true) ["variation"]=> string(0) "" ["variant"]=> array(2) { ["key"]=> string(7) "control" ["value"]=> string(0) "" } ["settings"]=> array(4) { ["personalization-layout"]=> array(2) { ["value"]=> string(0) "" ["auto"]=> bool(false) } ["animate-subscription-response"]=> array(3) { ["value"]=> string(0) "" ["full-width"]=> bool(false) ["right-corner"]=> bool(false) } ["animate-subscription"]=> array(3) { ["value"]=> string(0) "" ["full-width"]=> bool(false) ["right-corner"]=> bool(false) } ["typography"]=> array(2) { ["value"]=> string(10) "montserrat" ["montserrat"]=> bool(true) } } }

array(21) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Recipe: No-Bake Protein Bars" ["date"]=> string(19) "2015-04-04 12:11:24" ["post_id"]=> int(59941) ["author_name"]=> string(12) "bodychangers" ["categories"]=> string(17) "Fitness,Nutrition" ["primary_category"]=> string(9) "nutrition" ["primary_category_RAW"]=> string(9) "Nutrition" ["tags"]=> string(82) "healthy,infographic,marathon,no bake,protein,recipes,running,snacks,training,video" ["behav_cats"]=> string(22) "curious,concerned,care" ["primary_behav_cat"]=> NULL ["additional_input_tagging"]=> NULL ["Personalization Category"]=> string(21) "nutrition-cur-con-car" ["personalization_category"]=> string(21) "nutrition-cur-con-car" ["HasPersonalizedContent"]=> string(5) "false" ["url"]=> string(58) "http://share.upmc.com/2015/04/recipe-no-bake-protein-bars/" ["image_link"]=> string(43) "https://share-cdn-prod.azureedge.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/protein-bar.png" ["Available"]=> string(1) "Y" ["ContentSeason"]=> string(0) "" ["excludePersonalization"]=> string(5) "false" ["PublicationDate"]=> string(19) "2018-08-29 13:50:07" ["ExcludeReco"]=> string(5) "false" }

Need a healthy snack to help you fuel up before a workout? Looking for an easy treat to make for your kids? All you need are a few ingredients and soon you’ll be feasting on delicious protein bars! The nuts and seeds give you a boost of fiber, while fruit and honey add a bit of sweetness to make it taste more like a treat than a healthy snack. Next time you’re gearing up for training, or even taking the kids on a hike, bring this delectable treat that everyone can enjoy!

Connect with UPMC

Find a Doctor

MyUPMC

Request Appointment

Ingredients for No-Bake Protein Bars

Your choice of nuts, seeds, mixed fruit, cereal, and nut butter
Protein
Oatmeal
Honey
Vanilla Extract

Step-by-Step: No-Bake Protein Bars

Combine ½ cup nuts, ½ cup seeds, 1 ½ dry mixed fruit, 2 cups mixed nuts , ¼ cup protein, and 1 ½ cup dry oatmeal
Combine and microwave together 1 cup nut butter, ¾ cup honey, and 1 tsp. vanilla extract one to two minutes until bubbling
Combine the dry and wet mixtures from steps 1 and 2 together
Press mixture into a cookie sheet
Freeze until solid
Cut into 1.5 inch squares (or to your desired size)
Refrigerate until ready to eat
Enjoy!

Connect with UPMC

Ingredients for No-Bake Protein Bars

Step-by-Step: No-Bake Protein Bars

You might also like…