Oatmeal Raisin Bars

4.91 from 21 votes

Healthy oatmeal raisin bars combine simple ingredients like oats, raisins, nut butter, protein powder, and just a tablespoon of honey for a quick and healthy protein bar. Full of complex carbs, protein, fiber, and healthy fats, they make a delicious and easy snack.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword No Bake Bars, Oatmeal Protein Bars, Oatmeal Raisin Bars

Prep Time 10

Resting Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings bars

Calories 238kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rolled oats (150 grams)
1/2 packed vanilla whey protein powder (60 grams)*
1/2 cup cashew butter (128 grams)
1/2 cup raisins (80 grams)
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon milk (or more if using another protein powder - see notes)*
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of salt

Instructions

Line an 8x8 glass baking pan (or something similar) with parchment paper. This makes for easy removal.
Mix together ingredients. To a large bowl, add the oats, protein powder, cashew butter, raisins, milk, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine. The batter should be sticky. If it's too wet, add a little more oats or protein powder. If it's too dry, add a little more milk.
Form into bars. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Place them in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up. Cut into 8 equal-sized bars.
Enjoy! Store in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

This recipe works with either whey protein powder or plant-based protein powder. You will have to adjust the recipe ever so slightly, but both outcomes are delicious.

whey protein - use 1/2 cup protein powder (60 grams) and 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon milk. I like this whey protein.
plant-based protein - use 1/2 cup protein powder (about 50 grams) and 1/4 cup + 3-4 tablespoons milk. I like this plant-based protein.

Nutrition is based on using whey protein powder and whole milk. The nutritional breakdown will change if you use something else.

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