Healthy No-Bake Reese’s Pieces Snack Bars
Fuel busy school days with these Healthy no-bake Reese’s Pieces snack bars. High-protein, and perfect for lunchboxes or on-the-go snacks.
Healthy No-Bake Reese’s Pieces Snack Bars
Fulfill your candy cravings guilt free this Fall with these easy No-Bake Reese’s Pieces Protein Bars. Packed with sweet and salty peanut butter flavor, a chocolatey protein boost. The classic crunch of Reese’s Pieces, as they’re the perfect healthy snack for busy school days, post workout fuel, or festive fall treats. Made with simple pantry staples like oats, protein powder, honey, and peanut butter. No cook no bake idea, no oven or food processor needed. Just mix, press, and chill. These bars are kid-approved, mom-friendly, and full of fun Halloween color. Fill up the kids lunch boxes, and even add to your lunch packet for work at the office. Delicious.
FAQ’s
What to replace peanut butter with in protein bars?
Healthy alternatives to peanut butter bars, are almond butter, and cashew butter, even using chocolate spreads, or Nutella for a more chocolate nut bar.
Is oatmeal high in protein?
Oats is a good sauce of quality protein. As well as legume proteins. They pair well.
What snack is the highest in protein?
The snacks that contain the highest protein are nuts. Especially the peanut, pistachio and almond nuts. That is why most snack bars contain oats and nuts or nut butters.
Are granola bars good for kids?
Kids can have snack bars in moderation. School lunches, are the way to go. Especially if they are healthy, filled with fiber, protein, chocolate, good sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup. Homemade are best as they will not contain any processed ingredients.
Ingredients for Healthy No-Bake Reese’s Pieces Snack Bars
- rolled oats
- chocolate protein powder
- creamy peanut butter 🥜
- Reese’s Pieces (plus extra for topping if desired)
- mini chocolate chips
- honey 🍯
- water (plus extra if/as needed)
For the full amounts and the easy instructions, see the recipe attached. Download or print it. Even use the cook mode online for simple access.
How To make Healthy No-Bake Reese’s Pieces Snack Bars
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with either parchment paper or wax paper to prevent bars from sticking to the pan.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. If mixture seems too dry or crumbly, add a little extra water one teaspoon at a time until the mixture is right consistency.
- Press the mixture evenly into the lined 8×8 pan.
- Cover with foil or plastic wrap and chill until set. (Place in freezer for at least 30 minutes or place in refrigerator for at least 60 minutes).
- Remove pan from freezer, and lift out the frozen “block” of bars by grabbing the parchment/wax paper liner and lifting it out of the pan.
- Cut the frozen “block” into 12 bars.
- Allow the bars to thaw slightly so they are pliable, and top with extra Reese’s Pieces by gently pushing them onto the tops of each bar.
Storage:
- Store bars in the refrigerator or freezer and enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container or bag in the freezer for up to 6 months or refrigerator for up to a month. I do not recommend storing these at room temperature as they will become too soft and fall apart too easily. They hold together best when kept cold.
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Healthy No-Bake Reese’s Pieces Snack Bars
Fuel busy school days with these Healthy no-bake Reese’s Pieces snack bars. High-protein, and perfect for lunchboxes or on-the-go snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 min. 30 min. chilling
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 12
- Category: snacks and appetizer
- Method: no cook no bake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup Reese’s Pieces (plus extra for topping if desired)
- 2 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 4.5 Tablespoons honey
- 4.5 Tablespoons water (plus extra if/as needed)
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8 baking pan with either parchment paper or wax paper to prevent bars from sticking to the pan.
2. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. If mixture seems too dry or crumbly, add a little extra water one teaspoon at a time until the mixture is right consistency.
3. Press the mixture evenly into the lined 8×8 pan.
4. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and chill until set. (Place in freezer for at least 30 minutes or place in refrigerator for at least 60 minutes).
5. Remove pan from freezer, and lift out the frozen “block” of bars by grabbing the parchment/wax paper liner and lifting it out of the pan.
6. Cut the frozen “block” into 12 bars.
7. Allow the bars to thaw slightly so they are pliable, and top with extra Reese’s Pieces by gently pushing them onto the tops of each bar.
8. Store bars in the refrigerator or freezer and enjoy!
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