By Aditi Saraswat
February 19, 2026
Store-bought protein bars often have too much sugar and artificial add-ons. This easy homemade version is naturally sweet, filling and perfect for quick snacking, post-workout bites, or mid-day hunger pangs.
1 cup rolled oats ½ cup peanut butter (or almond butter) ¼ cup honey or date syrup ¼ cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts) 2 tbsp seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, or chia) 1 scoop vanilla or unflavoured protein powder 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (optional) 2–3 tbsp warm milk (as needed)
Dry roast some rolled oats on low heat for about 3-4 minutes until they turn lightly nutty. Cool them thoroughly before mixing.
In a bowl, mix roasted oats, chopped nuts, seeds, and protein powder. Mix everything nicely so that it is evenly distributed.
Add peanut butter and honey to the mixture. Stir everything slowly until the mixture is combined to make a thick, sticky dough.
Add in the chocolate chips and warm milk, one spoonful at a time, until the mixture holds its shape without becoming too wet.
Press the mixture firmly into a lined baking tray, flattening it evenly with a spatula or your palms to get neat bars.
Refrigerate for about 1-2 hours. Once set, cut into long bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge.