Some thoughts and discussions from me.
No Bake Protein Bars
Good morning, my friends!
No What I Ate Wednesday this week, but eats have been pretty boring, anyway. I stick to a pattern of meal rotation that goes a little somethin’ like this:
- butt-crack-of-dawn-breakfast
- mid-morning breakfast
- small lunch
- bigger dinner
- bed time snack/dessert
It’s workin’ for me 
However, there’s also those moments – especially on heavy workout/activity days – where I need a little something extra. This “something extra” is usually pretty soon after a workout or shortly before one.
The moments I need a pre- or post- workout snack. What I’ve been going to (every.single.time) lately?
No Bake Protein Bars! – featuring MuesliFusion.
This recipe was actually posted on the MuesliFusion blog last week, but I thought I’d post it on here for you guys if you hadn’t check it out yet.
Let me preface this by I think these are the best protein bars I’ve ever made – ever, ever!! And the best part? There’s no oven, stove, or cooking device involved! (Well, unless you add the chocolate coating, which you need to melt in the micro, but that’s easy peasy.) Ready for the recipe?
No Bake Protein Bars
Prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: nada
freeze time: 2+ hrs
Makes: 16-18 bars
1 large, ripe banana
1/4 c. melted coconut oil
1/4 c. almond butter
2 tbsp. milk (or non-dairy milk)
2 c. Super Muesli
110 grams (about 5 scoops) of vanilla whey protein powder (I used Tera’s Whey)
3 ounces of high quality dark chocolate (I used dark Chocolov)
In a large bowl, mix the banana, coconut oil, almond butter, and milk together until combined. Add the protein powder and muesli fusion and mix until combined. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Press the mixture firmly into the pan, smooth, and place in freezer for at least and up to 4 hours. When the bars are firm (and cold!) cut into 3 inch squares. Optional: melt the dark chocolate in the microwave, and dip one side of the bar into the chocolate for a chocolate coating. Store the bars in the freezer.
Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap for a quick and easy grab-and-go snack! They also make for a great post-workout snack if you need something before your next meal
What’s your favorite post-workout snack?
edited to add – PS! If you missed it, make sure you check out my flapJacked Protein Pancake giveaway I’ve got going on right now!
***ADDS CHOCOLOV TO GROCERY LIST!!**
Miz recently posted…Why I hate fitspiration.
Those look fantastic!
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted…Where We Would Run
Usually a protein shake with almond milk. We eat supper right after working out basically so snacks don’t usually happen then.
Lindsey recently posted…A Weekend of Animals
These look amazing! I love that they are no bake too cause it’s been way too hot to turn my oven on lately 🙂
Exactly!
I loved your last protein bar recipe that I made, I’ll have to try this one too! I’ve been doing early morning workouts, so I usually just have breakfast post-workout.
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles recently posted…WIAW: More BBQ.
mmmmmmm! Love your bars- these look like another hit
yum!! can I use reg oil for the coconut oil? or butter?
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots recently posted…German Potato Salad
Hmm – I’d probably use butter, since coconut oil is a MCT.
These look great! I’ve been loving fresh watermelon post workout to rehydrate.
Kacy recently posted…Showered with love, and naughty bits
I JUST made some no bake protein bars yesterday! So twinning on that.
These look so awesome, yum.
No bake bars, smoothies, or anything have been my go to Snacks since it’s far too hot to turn on the oven!
Lisa recently posted…What I Ate Wednesday – Quick And Easy
Yum!!! I finished off my museli from Blend and totally need to get some more, this looks awesome!
Amanda @runtothefinish recently posted…Southwestern Vegetable Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf
YUM! anything with coconut oil and banana is a win in our books 🙂
purelytwins recently posted…‘healthier’ baked cheesy fries
Oh friend… these look delicious! I need more Muesli Fusion though, we don’t have it yet here in KY!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted…WIAW: Annie May’s Sweet Cafe
I love the sound of this – and with an easy protein powder swap they are even vegan (yay!!). =)
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted…Vega Sport Sugar-Free Energizer Review + Giveaway!
For sure! 🙂
Sounds amazing!! Do you have the nutritional breakdown? x