Monster Cookie Protein Bars Recipe
These Monster Cookie Protein Bars combine creamy natural peanut butter, oat flour, and vanilla whey protein for a satisfying, nutrient-packed snack. Infused with mini chocolate chips and mini M&M’s, these bars offer a perfect balance of sweetness and protein, making them ideal for a quick energy boost or post-workout fuel. No baking required—just a simple mix, chill, and cut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup oat flour
- 60 grams vanilla whey protein powder (about 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup mini M&M’s
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter (must be natural, oil separated)
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, oat flour, and protein powder to a large bowl. This forms the base of your protein bars, balancing wet and dry elements for optimal texture.
- Mix Thoroughly: Mix everything together with an electric mixer or by hand using a silicone spatula until the mixture is well combined and uniform in texture.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in the mini chocolate chips and mini M&Ms until evenly distributed throughout the dough, ensuring each bar will have a bit of sweetness and crunch.
- Press into Pan: Line a loaf pan or meal prep container with parchment paper. Press the dough firmly into the container using your hands or a spoon, ensuring it is spread evenly and compressed into a thick base.
- Chill to Set: Cover the container or loaf pan with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 1 hour, or until firm to help the bars hold their shape.
- Slice Bars: Remove the set mixture from the container by lifting the parchment paper out. Use a knife to cut it into 6 to 8 evenly sized bars, depending on desired portion size.
- Store Properly: Wrap each bar individually. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze in freezer bags for up to 2 months to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter with oil separation for best texture and flavor.
- Oat flour can be made at home by grinding rolled oats in a blender until fine.
- Bars can be customized by swapping mini M&Ms for other mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- For a firmer bar, extend the freezing time after shaping.
Keywords: protein bars, monster cookie, peanut butter bars, no bake snack, healthy snack, whey protein, oats, maple syrup
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