Description

These Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Bars offer a chewy, satisfying treat packed with wholesome oats, creamy peanut butter, and a scoop of protein powder, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and dotted with rich dark chocolate chips. Perfect for post‑workout recovery or a convenient snack, each bar provides about 200 calories, 12 g protein, and a crunch for lasting energy.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups oats
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup protein powder
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Combine oats, protein powder, and peanut butter in a bowl.
Add maple syrup and mix until a sticky dough forms.
Fold in dark chocolate chips.
Press mixture into the prepared dish.
Bake for 20‑25 minutes until edges are golden.
Cool completely, then cut into 12 bars.

Notes

Allow bars to cool completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 200
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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