Protein Bars
This homemade protein bars recipe is the ultimate snack hack - turning everyday ingredients into energy-packed, grab-and-go bars that beat anything you’ll find on the shelf!
Ingredients
Method
Line the bottom of a 32cm by 22cm glass baking dish with greaseproof paper and lightly coat with the oil. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, oat bran, wheat flour, wheat germ and salt. Set aside. Coarsely chop the raisins, cherries, blueberries and apricots. Place in a small bowl and set aside.
In a third bowl, whisk the tofu until smooth. Add the apple juice, brown sugar, eggs, and peanut butter, 1 at a time, and whisk to combine after each addition. Add this to the protein powder mixture and stir well to combine. Fold in the dried fruit.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 96°C. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Raise the bar on healthy snacking with this oat-standing protein bars recipe!
Packed with powerhouse ingredients and a punch of natural sweetness, this protein bars recipe is your ticket to snacking made simple. Forget store-bought - these bars blend soy protein powder, oat bran, wholewheat flour, and wheat germ for a hearty base that keeps you full and energised, whether you’re powering through a workout or just need a lunchtime pick-me-up.
A medley of raisins, dried cherries, blueberries, and apricots brings chewy bursts of fruity flavour to this protein squares recipe, while soft silken tofu and unfiltered apple juice create a tender, moist texture. Dark brown sugar and natural peanut butter add sweetness, and a couple of eggs help everything hold together. A splash of canola oil ensures each bite is perfectly soft, while a pinch of rock salt balances the sweetness.
The best part? It’s practical to make protein bars at home. Just mix, press, and bake - no fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients required. They’re perfect for stashing in gym bags or desk drawers for a quick, wholesome boost of nourishing energy whenever hunger strikes, and the beauty of this protein bars recipe is that it’s endlessly adaptable to whatever dried fruits or nut butters you have in the cupboard.
This protein squares recipe is simple, satisfying and seriously scrummy, but if you’re hungry for more snack-time inspiration, why not try whipping up a batch of gorgeous goji berry granola bars, sensational strawberry oatmeal bars, or wonderful walnut and dried cherry bars? With recipes like these, you’ll always have a reason to look forward to snack time!
