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4-Ingredient Protein Bars⏱ 5 min total
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4-Ingredient Protein Bars

Per 1 serving · 72 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
301
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    8.2g
    10% of calories
  • Carbs
    39g
    48% of calories
  • Fat
    15g
    42% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of 4-Ingredient Protein Bars (72 g) has 301 calories, with 8.2 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (48% of calories). It is high in niacin (24% DV), phosphorus (25% DV) and copper (29% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
416cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.7g
Net carbs
34g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.5g
15 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Niacin24%
  • Phosphorus25%
  • Copper29%
  • Manganese55%
  • Selenium26%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber16%
  • Vitamin E15%
  • Thiamine10%
  • Vitamin B613%
  • Iron16%
  • Magnesium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat26%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 min
  1. 1

    Whisk the coconut cream until smooth. Mix in the honey until well combined.

  2. 2

    Stir in the peanut butter until the mixture is uniform. Finally, add the uncooked oatmeal and mix thoroughly, using hands if necessary.

  3. 3

    Line a dish with parchment paper. Spread the mixture evenly in the dish, flattening the top.

  4. 4

    Chill overnight and cut into bars before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (72 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0.3 μg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
15%
Vitamin K1 μg
1%
Thiamine0.1 mg
10%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
7%
Niacin4 mg
24%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
13%
Folate (B9)29 μg
7%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg
5%
Choline23 mg
4%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium21 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
16%
Potassium257 mg
5%
Magnesium72 mg
17%
Phosphorus174 mg
25%
Zinc2 mg
14%
Copper0.3 mg
29%
Manganese1 mg
55%
Selenium15 μg
26%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.3 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats6 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline0.3 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose12 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 63 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 301 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 57min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 36min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 25min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 42min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in 4-Ingredient Protein Bars?

One serving of 4-Ingredient Protein Bars (1 serving) has 301 calories, which works out to 416 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are 4-Ingredient Protein Bars high in protein?

Not especially. It has 8.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are 4-Ingredient Protein Bars keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in 4-Ingredient Protein Bars?

11 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in 4-Ingredient Protein Bars?

15 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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