Chocolate Oatmeal Protein Bars

These No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Protein Bars are a rich, fudgy, and wholesome treat made with chocolate, oats, and protein powder. Perfect for a quick snack, meal prep, or post-workout boost, all without turning on the oven!

Ingredients for the Bars

Quick Step-by-Step Breakdown

(1) Mix the Base-Stir together the first 5 ingredients in a bowl until fully combined.

(2) Press Into Pan-Transfer mixture to a parchment-lined 8-inch pan. Place another sheet of parchment or wax paper on top and press down evenly to fill the pan.

(3) Melt Chocolate-Carefully melt the chocolate (optional: stir in 2–3 tsp of oil for smoother coating).

(4) Choose Your Topping Style

  • Option 1: Spread melted chocolate over the base, then chill until firm. Cut into bars.

  • Option 2: Freeze base first, cut into bars, then dip each bar in melted chocolate. Chill to set.

This No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Protein Bars recipe is created by Chocolate Covered Katie. You can find the original recipe with full details at Chocolate Covered Katie - No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Protein Bars.