These No Bake Monster Cookie Protein Bars are a chewy, crunchy, delicious breakfast. These energy bites also are a great snack option!
Ahhh…the lazy days of summer! Just kidding, it’s more like the CRAZY days of summer. What happened to summer vacation? We’ve got so much going on this summer that it’s going to be over in the blink of an eye. That means we need to get the most out of our summer and enjoy it to the fullest.
How To Make
To make the No Bake Monster Cookie Protein Bars, mix together old-fashioned oats, crispy rice cereal, chopped peanuts, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, and vanilla until combined. Stir in the mini chocolate gems or chocolate chips.
Press the mixture dough into a 9×13 inch pan. Cover and chill in the fridge until firm. Cut into 48 squares. Store the bars in a sealed container in the fridge.
Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place the balls on waxed paper and chill in the refrigerator until firm.
These No Bake Monster Cookie Protein Bars can be taken with you on summer outings. They will soften when not refrigerated but are still super yummy.
Have the best summer vacation ever! Take pictures, smile, laugh, explore, relax and have FUN. These days go by so fast and the kids will be back in school before you know it.
Recipe Tips
- Make Ahead: Make these bars ahead of time so that they are ready before you need them.
- Bites: You can turn them into bites by scooping tablespoon-sized balls of dough and rolling them into a ball. Then, place them in the fridge to harden.
- Fridge: Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
- Freezer: Store them in the freezer for 1-2 months.
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No Bake Monster Cookie Protein Bars
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats or old fashioned
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup protein powder vanilla or cake batter
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ⅓ cups mini M&M's or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix together old-fashioned or rolled oats, Rice Krispies, chopped peanuts, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, and vanilla until combined.
- Stir in the mini M&Ms or chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture dough into a 9×13-inch pan. Cover and chill in the fridge until firm. Cut into 48 squares. Store the bars in a sealed container in the fridge.
John Woodbury says
Made these as a breakfast meal replacement. I am type diabetic. We changes my meds and went off insulin. I cut them into 24 count. That will hold me till noon! Great taste, not crumbly! Have used some of your other recipes from your site also. My new favorite site for ideas!!!
Isadora Guidoni says
Love the recipe! I actually love everything no-bake, so I’m definitely going to try these cookies. I bet they’re delicious!! =)
Tonia says
So do it! And it’s even easier to let the kids help when you are making no bake recipes!
Rhonda says
Great Post. Going to make the bars!!
Tonia says
Your kids are going to love them!
tonilea says
Do you have any idea of the nutritional stats for this? Looks like it would be good for an easy breakfast — esp. for kids who try to get out of eating in the mornings. My grandson needs lots of fiber and protein and this could be the answer. Thanks for any added info you might have.
Tonia says
Hi Tonilea,
First I have say that I am not a nutritional expert nor am I giving nutritional advice. I entered the ingredients into My Fitness Pal http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator with the bars cut into 48 servings (8×6) and there is what it said per serving:
Calories: 207
Carbs: 17
Fat: 13
Protein: 7
Sodium: 115
Sugar: 11
It doesn’t mention the fiber in the calculation. You could also add ground flaxseed and chia seeds for additional fiber.
Hope that helps!
~Tonia