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5-Ingredient No-Bake Oat Protein Bars (Small Batch)
Simple 5-ingredient no-bake oat protein bars in a small batch. No oven, quick set, ready to snack.
Why this recipe works
This 5-Ingredient No-Bake Oat Protein Bars recipe makes a quick, compact snack using a small batch. It’s suitable for beginners and anyone who wants a simple, protein-forward bar without baking.
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Key takeaways
1 small batch yield of bars for quick snacks
5 ingredients, no bake and ready in 30 minutes
compact, practical steps for easy prep
Recipe guide
This 5-Ingredient No-Bake Oat Protein Bars recipe makes a quick, compact snack using a small batch. It’s suitable for beginners and anyone who wants a simple, protein-forward bar without baking.
A quick, no-bake protein bar you can make in minutes.
- 1 small batch yield of bars for quick snacks
- 5 ingredients, no bake and ready in 30 minutes
- compact, practical steps for easy prep
Prep the pan and mix wet ingredients
Line a small loaf pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
Make the base mixture
Whisk sunflower seed butter, honey, and milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla protein powder, then fold in oats until evenly coated and thick.
Set and slice
Press into pan in an even layer and chill 20–30 minutes. Slice into bars.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Line a small loaf pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting
- Whisk sunflower seed butter, honey, and milk in a bowl until smooth
- Stir in protein powder until combined, then fold in oats until evenly coated and thick
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan in an even layer
- Chill until set, about 20–30 minutes, then slice into bars
FAQs
Do I need to line the pan?
Line a small loaf pan with parchment and leave overhang for easy removal.
How long to set in the fridge?
Chill 20–30 minutes to set the bars before slicing.
Can I adjust the protein powder or liquids?
Use 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder and adjust with milk if too dry.