Homemade No-Bake Protein Bars⏱ 20 min total

Homemade No-Bake Protein Bars

Per 1 serving · 94 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
398
20%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    23g
    22% of calories
  • Carbs
    31g
    29% of calories
  • Fat
    23g
    49% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Homemade No-Bake Protein Bars (94 g) has 398 calories, with 23 g of protein, 31 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (46% DV), niacin (32% DV) and iron (32% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 46% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
424cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.8g
Net carbs
26g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5.4g
3.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein46%
  • Niacin32%
  • Iron32%
  • Magnesium21%
  • Phosphorus32%
  • Copper34%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber19%
  • Vitamin E19%
  • Thiamine13%
  • Vitamin B617%
  • Folate (B9)10%
  • Zinc17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat46%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 min
  1. 1

    Whisk the coconut cream in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.

  2. 2

    Add the vanilla whey protein powder and whisk until fully blended and smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in the peanut butter until completely incorporated and no streaks remain.

  4. 4

    Add the dry rolled oats and mix until evenly combined; use clean hands if needed to bring the mixture together.

  5. 5

    Firmly press the mixture into a parchment-lined baking dish (about 9×13 inches) to create an even, compact layer.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or overnight, then cut into 12 bars.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (94 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
19%
Vitamin K1 μg
1%
Thiamine0.2 mg
13%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
9%
Niacin5 mg
32%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
17%
Folate (B9)38 μg
10%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
8%
Choline27 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium77 mg
8%
Iron3 mg
32%
Potassium322 mg
7%
Magnesium88 mg
21%
Phosphorus224 mg
32%
Zinc2 mg
17%
Copper0.3 mg
34%
Manganese2 mg
66%
Selenium11 μg
19%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene1 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.5 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats8 g—
Phenylalanine0.4 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline0.4 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.5 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 64 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine0.3 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 398 calories

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

  • 75min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 48min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 33min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 56min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Homemade No-Bake Protein Bars?

One serving of Homemade No-Bake Protein Bars (1 serving) has 398 calories, which works out to 424 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Homemade No-Bake Protein Bars high in protein?

It provides a solid 23 g of protein per serving (46% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Homemade No-Bake Protein Bars keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 29% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Homemade No-Bake Protein Bars?

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

How much sugar is in Homemade No-Bake Protein Bars?

3.7 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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