The homemade protein bars are a healthy and wholesome snack, made with only 3 ingredients, no sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave or other sweeteners, no whole eggs or flour, gluten-free, lactose-free, preservatives, and various colorings, unlike those bought in the supermarket. After preparing the homemade granola, many of you asked if, similarly, protein bars could be made, but no, the recipe is different, so here I want to share mine with you as always. It takes 5 minutes to prepare them and then into the oven. To make them even more tasty and delicious, I’ve dipped them in dark chocolate on one side, but this step is optional. The protein bars can be stored for several weeks; they are perfect for breakfast or a snack, also ideal for those who do sports, they are delicious, energetic, and very easy to prepare, the absolute best!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 12 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Electric Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups oat flakes
- 1 cup nuts
- 2 2/3 oz dark chocolate (optional)
- 4 egg whites
Steps
Protein bars are very simple and quick to prepare. First, place the oat flakes, coarsely chopped nuts (use your preferred choice, I used both peeled and unpeeled almonds and hazelnuts), and egg whites quickly beaten with a fork into a bowl and mix the ingredients using a spatula.
Transfer the mixture to a pan lined with parchment paper (mine was 8.5 inches) and smooth it out well, then bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for 15 minutes.
Once baked, let it cool and cut the protein bars with a serrated knife.
The protein bars are ready, but if you want to make them even more delicious and indulgent, you can dip the base in melted dark chocolate, either in the microwave or in a double boiler. Then let the protein bars dry at room temperature with the chocolate side facing up.
Tips:
Homemade protein bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. They are excellent as is and you won’t miss the sweetness, but if you want to make them sweet, add 4 tablespoons of honey or maple/agave syrup to the mixture. You can replace the nuts with dried fruit (coconut, goji berries, raisins) or chocolate chips.
Other recipes with oat flakes HERE
