These Caramel Oatmeal Protein Bars are made with only 5 ingredients and will require only 20 minutes of your time! Protein-packed and filled with healthy carbs, they are the perfect post-workout snack! They are sugar-free, gluten-free, and flourless!
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Are you looking for an easy protein bar recipe that you can whip up in no time, that is not going to make your mouth super dry and that is going to over-deliver both on the macro side of things but also taste amazingly good?
I’m sure your answer is yes. These are the ones, my friends. Super chewy and moist, tasty to booth and extremely simple to make, I promise you, these homemade protein bars really check all the boxes!
How to Make Caramel Oatmeal Protein Bars
1. Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Preheat oven to 350F.
3. Using a food processor or a high-velocity mixer like the Vitamix, turn some of the dates and rolled oats into a fine flour.
4. Pour the oatmeal/date flour in a large mixing bowl and add more rolled oats, peanut butter, and Liquid Muscle’s Caramel Apple shake. Stir well and press evenly into your baking pan.
5. Bake for 15 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, using the same mixing bowl, pour more Liquid Muscle Caramel Apple shake, whey protein powder, and peanut butter. Whip until smooth. (I used a hand mixer)
7. Remove the bars from the oven and let them sit on the counter for at least 30 minutes before removing them from the pan by pulling on the parchment paper.
8. Spread the frosting on the slab and cut into 9 bars.
9. Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 7 days.
Why I Think You’ll Love This Recipe
- There are very few ingredients (5) involved and no complicated steps! simply whip, bake, spread, cut and done!
- You can easily bake several batches of these for an easy and healthy snack to go along with your weekly meal prep routine.
- These are good as a postworkout or on-the-go snack but they also the perfect breakfast protein bars.
- These are perfect for all active or busy people. It does not matter if you are bodybuilding or if you’re simply trying to eat clean, these simply check all the boxes!
Chef’s Tips and Tricks
- The frosting is optional. If you want a really no-fuss, super quick recipe, these are also perfectly moist and tasty right out of the pan!
- If Liquid Muscle isn’t available in your area, you can simply replace the product with 1 cup egg whites, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and a tsp vanilla extract. (for the base only) For the frosting, you could simply spread your favorite nut butter on top!
- You can slice the slab into any amount of servings you want. there is a useful tool to select the number of servings needed in the recipe box below.
The Type of Protein I’ve Used for this Recipe
For this recipe, I am using Liquid Muscle’s Caramel Apple “Milkshake”. There is no milk involved in this product though. In fact, it is simply made using pasteurized egg whites, natural emulsifiers, and flavors, that’s it.
It tastes great, feels great, and it is entirely fat-free. According to their website, they will be shipping worldwide soon.
But in the meantime, in case the product is not available where you live, please refer to the section above for an easy way to replace it in your recipe.
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Caramel Oatmeal Protein Bars
These Caramel Oatmeal Protein Bars are perfect for every occasion. Grab a fruit and they make for the perfect quick meal replacement!
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter or any nut butter
- 1 1/4 cup Liquid Muscle Caramel Apple Milkshake (Worldwide shipping soon)
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Liquid Muscle Caramel Apple Milkshake (Worldwide shipping soon)
- 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
Optional Toppings
Instructions
Base Instructions
Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Making the Flour. Turn 2 cups rolled oats and 1 cup dates into a fine flour using a food processor or high-velocity blender like the Vitamix.
Mixing it all together. Pour the oat/date flour into a large mixing bowl and stir in 1 cup rolled oats, then stir in 3/4 cup peanut butter and 1 1/4 cup Liquid Muscle Caramel Apple Milkshake. Mix until well incorporated.
Bake. Press the dough evenly into your baking pan and transfer to the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the frosting (instructions below).
Let sit then spread. Remove the base from the oven and let it cool 15 to 30 minutes, then remove it from the pan and spread the frosting on top. Cut into 9 squares.
Store. To be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Frosting Instructions
Using the same mixing bowl, whip 1/2 cup Liquid Muscle Caramel Apple Milkshake, 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder and 2 tbsp natural peanut butter until smooth. (I used a hand mixer)
Recipe Notes
- The frosting is optional. If you want a really no-fuss, super quick recipe, these are also perfectly moist and tasty right out of the pan!
- If Liquid Muscle isn’t available in your area, you can simply replace the product with 1 cup egg whites, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and a tsp vanilla extract. (for the base only) For the frosting, you could simply spread your favorite nut butter on top!
- You can slice the slab into any amount of servings you want. there is a useful tool to select the number of servings needed at the top of this recipe card.
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