10 Beachbody Bar Recipes: Discover New Protein and Energy Bars

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:

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

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

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.