I prefer the term protein bars over protein balls—but hey, you do you. Cubes, blobs, mini-muffin tins… these energy bites taste like a little slice of nutty, chewy heaven in any shape you choose.
And yes—I get asked for this recipe approximately once a day (give or take a desperate mom-friend or post-workout text). So it’s high time I finally share this magic with all of you.
Whether you need:
These bars deliver. Every. Single. Time.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- A post-workout treat
- A grab-and-go snacky between errands
- Or a snack to fend off the hangry hippos in your house…
These bars deliver. Every. Single. Time.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Skippy Natural Peanut Butter (almond butter works too, or mix-and-match if you’re feelin’ fancy.)
- 1¼ cups honey or 12 oz brown rice syrup (we buy our honey in bulk because #lifeline.)
- 2 cups (or 8 scoops) Arbonne Protein Powder (vanilla, chocolate, or half-and-half like a rebel.)
- 3 cups rolled oats (I prefer to do 1.5 c Rice Krispies Cereal and 1.5 c rolled oats but any combination you prefer!)
Optional Add-Ins:
- Cacao nibs for crunch
- Granola for texture
- Chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty twist
- Mini chocolate chips if your soul needs joy
- Microwave the peanut butter + honey/syrup mixture for 90 seconds.
- Stir until smooth and heavenly smelling. (You may want to dive in. Don’t.)
- Add protein powder and stir until thick and fudgy. (Note: The brand you use totally matters. Trust me. No one wants a chalk brick.)
- Fold in oats and cereal until well mixed.
- Press into a 9x13 pan or roll into little “balls” if you must. (Kids love the round ones. Grown-ups pretend to prefer bars. It’s a whole thing.)
- Slice them while warm for easy grabbing later. Store in fridge or freezer if you want them firmer.
Final Thoughts:
These bars are protein-packed, kid-approved, and secretly nutritious.
Make a batch and prepare to have snack glory bestowed upon you.
Eat up, my little pretties. Bon appetit healthy friends!
Make a batch and prepare to have snack glory bestowed upon you.
Eat up, my little pretties. Bon appetit healthy friends!
