Blueberry Chia Seed Protein Bars

Blueberry Chia Seed Protein Bars

No-bake bars packed with dried blueberries, chia seeds, and protein powder for a chewy snack.

Total 2 hr 15 min Makes 16 bars Calories 195/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Tree nuts

These no-bake bars combine oats, vanilla protein powder, and chia seeds with dried blueberries for a chewy, naturally sweetened snack. Pressed into a pan and chilled rather than baked, they hold together with nut butter and honey. Good for quick breakfasts, post-workout refueling, or lunchbox additions.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup dried blueberries

Method

  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.

  2. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.

  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the almond butter, honey, and coconut oil, stirring until smooth and fully melted, about 3 minutes.

  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. Pour the warm almond butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until fully combined and no dry patches remain.

  6. Fold in the dried blueberries, distributing them evenly through the mixture.

  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly into the bottom using a spatula or the back of a measuring cup.

  8. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.

  9. Lift the slab from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 bars.

  10. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Blueberry Chia Seed Protein Bars

These no-bake bars combine oats, vanilla protein powder, and chia seeds with dried blueberries for a chewy, naturally sweetened snack. Pressed into a pan and chilled rather than baked, they hold together with nut butter and honey. Good for quick breakfasts, post-workout refueling, or lunchbox additions.

2 hr 15 min 16 bars 195 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup dried blueberries

Method

  1. 1

    Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.

  3. 3

    In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the almond butter, honey, and coconut oil, stirring until smooth and fully melted, about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Pour the warm almond butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until fully combined and no dry patches remain.

  6. 6

    Fold in the dried blueberries, distributing them evenly through the mixture.

  7. 7

    Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly into the bottom using a spatula or the back of a measuring cup.

  8. 8

    Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.

  9. 9

    Lift the slab from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 bars.

  10. 10

    Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.