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No Bake Monster Cookie Bars
These No Bake Monster Cookie Bars will remind you of classic Monster Cookies, but they are SO easy to make, you don't even have to turn on the oven. Kids and adults love these protein-packed peanut butter chocolate bars! Keep them in the fridge or freezer so you always have a healthy treat on hand.
Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 324 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter, Costco brand is my favorite
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder*
- 1/2 teaspoon Flaky sea salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons M&M’s
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir together with a spatula until well combined.
- Stir in the oats, protein powder, and sea salt.
- Transfer about 2/3 of the peanut butter oat mixture to the prepared pan. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Place in the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals, or until smooth. Stir well.
- Pour the chocolate overtop of the bars. Spread with a spatula so the chocolate is in an even layer.
- Crumble the remaining peanut butter oat mixture over the top of the bars and press down gently. Press the M&M’s on top of the bars and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Chill the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting.
- When chilled completely, cut into bars and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze the bars for up to 3 months.
- Use your favorite protein powder. If you don’t want to use protein powder, you can use collagen powder, almond flour, or oat flour.
Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
239mg
(10%)
Potassium
324mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
16IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.