10 Homemade Protein, Energy, and Snack Bar Recipes

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.

Pro tip: 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!

New Beachbody bars recipes No-Bake S'mores Bars

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 Whey 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.

New Beachbody bars recipes No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars

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

Find out how to make No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars.

3. Super Seed Energy Bars

Our Super Seed Energy Bars are a 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.

New Beachbody bars recipes Super Seed Energy Bars

What you’ll need:

  • 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.

New Beachbody bars recipes Strawberry Lemonade Bars

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.

New Beachbody bars recipes Homemade Energy Bars

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. No-Bake Blueberry Pie Bars

Shakeology No Bake Blueberry Pie Bars on a cutting board

These Blueberry Pie Bars are a year-round treat.

The “crust” flavor of these bars/pies features Vanilla Shakeology (whey or plant-based vegan) blended with almond and oat flour, almond butter, almond milk, vanilla extract, while a touch of maple syrup and freeze-dried blueberries create the blueberry pie “filling.”

What you’ll need:

  • 2 scoops Vanilla Whey (or Vanilla Plant-Based Vegan) Shakeology
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • ¼ cup all-natural almond butter
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup freeze-dried blueberries

Find out how to make No-Bake Blueberry Pie 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.

New Beachbody bars recipes Shakeology Chocolate Oat Bars

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

Find out how to make Chocolate Shakeology Peanut Butter Oat Bars.

8. Cranberry Bliss Bars

New Beachbody bars recipes Cranberry Bliss Bars

These Cranberry Bliss Bars made with Shakeology and other wholesome ingredients come together in a cinch without any baking — mix the ingredients in a food processor, press them into a baking pan, and chill in the fridge.

That’s it!

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. No-Bake Coffee and Cereal Bars

Coffee and Cereal Bars on cutting board

Even if you’re not a coffee drinker, you’ll love the chocolatey coffee flavor in these yummy homemade bars.

Café Latte Shakeology blends with almond butter for a magical chocolate + almond butter combo, while cereal flakes provide a lovely crunchy texture. 

What you’ll need:

  • 4 pitted dates
  • ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp. all-natural almond butter
  • 1 scoop Café Latte Whey (or Café Latte Plant-Based Vegan) Shakeology
  • 2 Tbsp. unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup high-fiber cereal flakes
  • ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries

Find out how to make these No-Bake Coffee and Cereal Bars.

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.

New Beachbody bars recipes Cranberry-Crumble-Bars

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.

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