10 Homemade Protein, Energy, and Snack Bar Recipes

When junk-food cravings strike, having nutritious, delicious snacks within reach is key.
Grabbing an energy bar, protein bar, or even a “healthy” granola bar can keep you from going off the rails at the vending machine, or worse, steering your car into the nearest fast-food drive-thru.
We’ve got you covered with these delicious, nutritionist-approved bars recipes!
Got a spare five minutes in your schedule?
Then try a quick no-bake recipe like our Homemade Energy Bars made with Shakeology and other wholesome ingredients.
Or if you’ve more time to spend in the kitchen, then Cranberry Crumble Bars and No-Bake S’mores Bars involve a few more steps, but the results are worth it.
(But if you’re in a rush, a BEACHBAR is just the ticket: This crunchy, chewy snack bar is a good source of protein (10 grams) and just 150 calories — perfect for a wholesome snack. Click here to get your carton of BEACHBARS!)
1. No-Bake S’mores Bars
Made with real graham crackers and a clever combination of both Chocolate and Vanilla Whey Shakeology, these marshmallowy No-Bake S’mores Bars contain all the essential elements of that campfire classic – and they have a full serving of protein!
What you’ll need:
- 2 whole-wheat graham crackers (1 cracker sheet each) broken into large pieces
- 1 large ripe banana mashed
- ½ cup all-natural almond butter
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 scoops Chocolate Shakeology divided use
- ¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 scoop Vanilla Whey Shakeology
- 2 to 3 drops marshmallow flavor (optional)
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil melted
Find out how to make No-Bake S’mores Bars.
2. No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars
Need a yummy snack that you can make in minutes and take with you anywhere?
This protein bars recipe is as easy as mixing together a few all-natural ingredients and pressing them into a pan. Boom – done.
What you’ll need:
- 2 scoops Chocolate Whey Shakeology
- 1 cup egg white powder
- 2 cups dry rolled oats
- 2 tbsp. wheat germ
- 2 tbsp. flax seed
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ cup. unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup all-natural almond butter
- 2 large ripe bananas mashed
- Nonstick cooking spray
Find out how to make No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars.
3. Super Seed Energy Bars
Our Super Seed Energy Bars are cookie/bar hybrid with an irresistible combination of ingredients.
Shredded coconut, sunflower seed butter, honey, and dried cranberries make for a bar that tastes more like a crunchy peanut butter cookie.
What you’ll need:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts or cashews)
- ⅓ cup sesame seeds
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup ground flax seeds
- ¼ cup unsweetened dried cranberries (or unsweetened dried fruit like apricots, blueberries, or cherries)
- ¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
- ¼ cup honey
Find out how to make Super Seed Energy Bars.
4. Strawberry Lemonade Bars
You can whip up these gorgeous Strawberry Lemonade Bars in a snap.
With Strawberry Whey Shakeology, fresh strawberries, and tangy lemon zest, these delightfully satisfying bars really do taste like strawberry lemonade.
What you’ll need:
- 2 cups dry rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 4 Medjool dates, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup sliced strawberries
- 2 tsp. finely grated lemon peel (lemon zest)
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil
- 1 scoop Strawberry Whey (or Vanilla) Shakeology
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
Find out how to make Strawberry Lemonade Bars.
5. Homemade Energy Bars
One of our all-time favorite Beachbody bars recipes, these customizable Homemade Energy Bars are another no-bake snack worth bookmarking.
Sweet dates and your choice of dried fruit and nuts give these energy bars a natural sweetness you’ll love.
What you’ll need:
- 1 cup whole pitted dates (or prunes)
- 1 cup dried fruit (like apricots, prunes, figs, raisins, cranberries, blueberries, or cherries)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (or seeds) (like almonds, walnuts, cashews, sesame seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, or sunflower seeds)
- 2 scoops Shakeology, any flavor
Find out how to make Homemade Energy Bars.
6. Cranberry Granola Bars
With just 87 calories per serving and only 8 grams of sugar, these Cranberry Granola Bars are a yummy snack that won’t throw you off track.
What you’ll need:
- 1 cup low-fat granola
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Find out how to make Cranberry Granola Bars.
7. Shakeology Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Grab one of these Chocolate Shakeology Peanut Butter Oat Bars for a quick protein pick-me-up that tastes like a brownie.
What you’ll need:
- 2 scoops Chocolate Whey Shakeology
- ½ cup dry rolled oats
- ½ cup all-natural peanut butter
- ½ large ripe banana, mashed
- Nonstick cooking spray
Find out how to make Chocolate Shakeology Peanut Butter Oat Bars.
8. Cranberry Bliss Bars
This brand-new Beachbody bar recipe is based on a popular coffee shop dessert.
We kept all of the flavors of Cranberry Bliss Bars but left out the heaps of sugar, butter, and empty calories of store-bought bars.
What you’ll need:
- ⅔ cup dry rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup all-natural smooth almond butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 1½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1½ scoops Vanilla Whey Shakeology
- ⅓ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
Find out how to make Cranberry Bliss Bars.
9. Double Chocolate No-Bake Vegan Brownies
When is a brownie also a bar? When they are these sinfully delicious, gooey Double Chocolate No-Bake Vegan Brownies. All it takes is four ingredients — ready, set, go!
What you’ll need:
- ½ cup mashed ripe banana
- ½ cup all-natural smooth peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 scoops Chocolate Plant-Based Vegan Shakeology
Find out how to make these Double Chocolate No-Bake Vegan Brownies.
10. Cranberry Crumble Bars
Pair these Cranberry Crumble Bars with your morning coffee or grab one for a healthy-ish afternoon snack.
With a wholesome crust made from raw almonds and oats, a lightly sweet and tangy cranberry filling, and a crumbled oat topping, these may become your new favorite treat.
What you’ll need:
- Crust
- 1 cup dry rolled oats
- 1 cup whole almonds
- ¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
- 3 Tbsp. coconut sugar
- ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil
- Filling
- 3 cups coarsely chopped cranberries
- ¼ cup 100% orange juice
- 1 Tbsp. finely grated orange peel (orange zest)
- 2 Tbsp. coconut sugar
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- Topping
- 3 Tbsp. coconut sugar
- 2 Tbsp. gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup dry rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp. + 1½ tsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil
Find out how to make Cranberry Crumble Bars.