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Recreate the magic of s’mores at home with this quick and delicious smores protein bar recipe. Featuring marshmallows, chocolate, and Graham crackers, these make a fun and healthy snack.
My family loves my homemade protein bars so much so, I make them weekly. To change things up, I like to give them a little flavor spin and change up the base recipe with some fun variations. These include cookies and cream protein bars, pumpkin protein bars, and s’mores protein bars.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy to make. This no-bake recipe is so straightforward. It’s a great recipe to get your kids involved in. Don’t be surprised if you have no marshmallows to add to them.
- Versatile. These make a fabulous pre or post-workout snack, or something wholesome when the sweet tooth strikes. Sometimes, I finish my meal and satisfy my sweet tooth by sneaking in a bite of these protein bars.
- Great for making ahead. Like most snack bars, these are great to make in bulk. Whip a big batch over the weekend and enjoy a healthy and delicious snack for the rest of the week.
Love S’mores? Try my healthy s’mores granola.
Ingredients Needed
These delicious snack bars are made with nutritionally dense ingredients and a couple of indulgent elements (smores and chocolate chips)! Here’s what you’ll need.
- Oat flour. Make your own oat flour using this simple recipe. Or you can get one in your regular supermarket.
- Coconut flour. You can get this versatile flour in any grocery store these days. Sift it before use to remove any lumps.
- Protein powder. Use your favorite protein powder. My go-to choices are generally chocolate or vanilla flavor protein powder as they go seamlessly with the this particular flavor.
- Granulated sweetener. Optional, but I like to add some coconut sugar or a sugar substitute (like allulose). If your protein powder is super sweet, you can omit this.
- Graham cracker crumbs. You get the perfect textural variety with these cracker crumbs. To make it at home, you can either pulse them on low in the processor or beat them out with a roller.
- Almond butter. It adds a fantastic flavor, healthy fats, and nuttiness to these healthy protein bars.
- Brown rice syrup. Or any liquid sweetener of choice. I sometimes use honey or agave nectar.
- Milk. To bring the bars together. I used unsweetened almond milk but use whichever milk you have on hand.
- Mini marshmallows. The star ingredient! Mini marshmallows are more evenly dispersed than the larger ones.
- Chocolate chips. Use milk, dark, semisweet, white, or a mix of different dairy-free chocolate chips.
How to make S’mores protein bars
While classic s’mores may not be the healthiest diet choices, these s’mores protein bars are super-tasty and filling snacks.
Step 1- Mix the dry ingredients. Combine dry ingredients like oat and coconut flour, protein powder, crushed Graham crackers, and granulated in a bowl.
Step 2- Make the protein bar mixture. Melt almond butter with the liquid sweetener in a microwave and pour it over the dry ingredients. Mix it until combined, and if crumbly, add milk to bring the batter together.
Step 3- Make protein bars. Once you have a thick batter, add chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Transfer the mixture to a large dish lined with greased baking paper and press it firmly.
Step 4- Refrigerate and enjoy. Allow the slab to firm up inside the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Once set, slice, and enjoy!
Recipe tips and variations
- Use the right protein powder. Your protein bars are only as good as your protein powder! Stick to the flavors you like and buy unsweetened casein or plant-based protein powders to make these bars.
- Adjust the thickness. I prefer my protein bars to be slightly thick. For thinner bars, go for a larger baking tray.
- Check the consistency of the batter. If the batter is too crumbly, add more milk to adjust the consistency of the mixture. You want it to be thick, dough-like.
- The gourmet appearance. Sprinkle some sea salt or drizzle melted chocolate or granola butter over the bar, and enjoy it in peace!
Storage instructions
To store. S’mores protein bars keep well at room temperature for a week in a sealed container. To enjoy them for long, refrigerate them in airtight containers for over a month.
To freeze. You could also freeze them in freezer-safe bags for up to six months.
More protein bar recipes to try
- Chocolate protein bars
- Banana protein bars
- Vegan protein bars
- Snickers protein bars
- Protein granola bars
Frequently asked questions
Marshmallows often contain gelatin, a protein sourced from animals. So, if you follow a vegan lifestyle, buy plant-based marshmallows to make this recipe.
With healthy and nutrient-dense ingredients like oat flour, nut butter, and protein powder, these s’mores bars will fulfill your protein requirements. For a low-calorie option, substitute the sweeteners with sugar-free alternatives.
Certainly! The store-bought ones are highly processed and loaded with artificial flavors and sweeteners. Often, they don’t contain enough protein either. That’s why making your protein bars at home is a cheaper and healthier alternative.
S’mores Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour sifted
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 2 tablespoon granulated sweetener of choice optional
- 2 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup can sub for honey or another sticky sweetener
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a large baking dish with greased baking paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine your oat flour, coconut flour, protein powder, granulated sweetener and crushed graham cracker crumbs and set aside.
- If your almond butter is thick and lumpy melt it. Pour into your dry mixture and mix very well. If the mixture is still crumbly, use a tablespoon and add more milk as needed.
- Add your mini marshmallows and chocolate chips and transfer the bar batter into the lined pan and press firmly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Well, with the recent studies coming out – the sucralose and erythritol “bad news” “white papers” that gloss over the news links every morning, my husband started panicking , as we are Quest junkies. We LIVE on them. This is going to be a fantastic alternative – not to mention SO MUCH CHEAPER – GAH! My Quest bill monthly, for two people who exercise 1-2 hours a day (protein goals of him, 180 g per day and me, 100 g per day) is OVER $250. This will be a nice shift in money. Not to mention – using natural, whole ingredients that won’t become genotoxic once metabolized or cause a heart attack down the line is a huge plus. Phew!
Personally, I wonder who PAID for those studies. It is always wise to remember that in the 60-70s, the sugar industry SECRETLY paid for a study from HARVARD that said sugar was NOT implicated in obesity and heart disease. That you need to worry about fat… Someone found that study in the early 90s and it went viral again – hence the birth of low fat snacks like Snackwells and all other pseudo low fat, olestra laden foods. Sheesh.
Yeah – I will definitely be making these bars.
What brand of protein powder do you recommend? So excited to make these, Thanks!
I like Dymatize or optimum casein 🙂
Thanks so much for this recipe. I work with families and am going to test this recipe out on kids in an attempt to help give parents ideas for healthier snacks this summer! Question for you – how long do these bars stay good for? Do you just keep them in the fridge? Do they freeze well?
Hi Jalene!
That sounds like a fantastic idea- I hope you guys enjoy them! I usually keep them frozen (individually wrapped) for up to a month, sometimes 2 months. Refrigeration wise, they are great for a week, especially if you top them with marshmallows, instead of mixed through.
Ooh I NEED THESE in my life right now! Actually, I need all your recipes in my life right now, Arman!! Not sure what S’mores are (coming from the land down under myself) but they sound pretty awesome!
Haha, I didn’t realise what they were until I came here to America but if you can try one, it’s amazing!
I need a waiter called Nigel by my side to refill my empty plate. He would be a life saver or at the very least a huge time saver. Can you make this possible please.
I’ve never had a Quest bar! Wheeeew look at the amount of protein in this recipe! Yum.
Hi there, I’m going to try to make these yummy bars tomorrow. However, I’m curious of the calorie content of these protein packed bars?
Thanks!
Jessica
Hey Jessica! Hope you enjoy them! I’m not sure, but if you plug the information into a calorie counting website, it should provide it for you!
What a fun idea for a protein bar – love that these don’t require an oven!
Thanks Jeanette! No need to melt making these 😀
we were on the same wave length today .. S’mores love today! love this recipe! Pinning for later!
Thank you! I could faceplant a S’mores right now
Since it’s summer I basically want s’mores flavoured everything.
Also I hope you don’t stick candles in people.
I will stick candles in you.
PS- So random but this chicken shop had a Katy Perry promotion and they called it ‘Perry Perks’
I agree, quest bars are not dessert, they taste pretty good, but no, not a dessert! They are also wayyyy too expensive for a college student, I bet these are 10x better, and they are no-bake so a win-win 🙂
Thank you Bethany! 🙂
Blend gave me the opportunity to try Quest bars for the first time ever, and they definitely made for handy and tasty snacks. Some people disapproved of me eating them, but like, do I just not eat the two boxes that I received? They’re good SNACKS. To be honest though, I don’t think I’d buy Quest bars myself though. I (and Pop) much prefer your bars.
We should use PB Supreme to make some Gucci shoe knockoffs.
Omg. I actually just spat water out.
Let’s do it and go to canal road.
S’mores are one of my favorite summer treats. I adore this recipe. Pinning now!!
Thanks so much Liz! 🙂
Dear Arman, These bars look thick, chewy and oh so good! I have to give these a go. As always, my friend you created a fabulous protein packed treat. Have a wonderful day, Catherine
Please do, Catherine! 🙂
I was VERY excited to try Quest Bars when I came to the US last year with so much going on about them on the internet! And as it turnes out I was really not impressed. I liked the texture and the choice of flavors but I just can’t warm to the taste of stevia at all. By the list of ingredients you used I see this won’t be a problem 🙂
And as I have still half a bag of marshmellows and some chocolate drops from the S’mores granola in my pantry I will give those a go tonight.
I am not a huge ball gown fan but I still need a bikini. So maybe I’ll attempt to make a bikini out of this bar. Is it waterproof? ;-P
I still can’t believe you made them already. You are my idol.
LOL. Oh God I can imagine you wearing this as that.
omg. AMAZING. as always!
Thank you!
I love S’mores in every which way (traditionally, as an ice cream flavor, milkshakes…) and these bars would be no exception to that! They look and sound delish!
Thanks Sonali- I am obsessed with S’mores ice cream too!
I love all the chocolate flavors of Quest Bars! Your recipe looks so good!!
Thanks so much Joanne! 😀
I am not a fan of quest bars. I bought a box last year because everyone is obsessed with them, and all but one of them are still sitting in the cupboard. Oops. But I am sure your version is WAY better than the Quest version.
Haha thank you Shannon 🙂 These are better 😉 (I’m biased)
I bet these are better than Quest bars! I tried a couple and did not care for them in the slightest. They tasted artificial to me.. oh well.
THANK YOU- protein bars are not dessert, something to be earned, or a meal. I will gladly have a S’mores protein bar (or two 😉 ) for a snack. Yum!
I hope you have a wonderful week ahead of you, Arman!
Thanks so much, Alison 🙂
I love these protein bars! They look like mini Quest bars except with even more goodness inside! 😀
Thank you Cassie 🙂
I like the cookies and cream flavour! Wasn’t that much of a fan of the smores version.
To each their own 🙂
i like quest bars but they get hard really fast and I can only handle a little at time with my digestion. Ha, i know. Grandma cotter here. SO i’ll gladly take yours!
Please do, Cornbread! 🙂
Never had a Quest bar, but honestly not even a fan. The actually seem sketch to me, sorrrry. THESE however, are much simple and don’t have sneaky “natural flavors” listed on the back. Well done.
Allllll good my dear! Thanks love!
The Quest Bars are ok in my book. I don’t love them or quite understand how people get so excited by them. I’m sure I’d like your recipe way better.
This recipe is definitely better 🙂
I work at a retail store that sells quest bars, and I have so many customers that buy quest bars by the box! They also live the quest chips and protein powder. I enjoy the banana walnut, strawberry cheesecake, cinnamon role, and coconut cashew bars. The chocolate chip cookie dough are by far the favorite among customers! They make a good/high protein snack though!
how amazing are the chocolate chip cookie dough ones! Confession- Expect a copycat coming up 😀
Yes! I am all about s’mores in the summer…pass me one of these bars! And 10 minutes, you say? Ok, I can get behind that! I’ve never had a Quest bar, but now I am intrigued. I’m also planning on taking this s’more protein bar and putting it on my waffle iron to create dessert today…do you think that will be ok?
Oh mate. You’re missing out. Quest bars are like gelato.
PS- I totally waffled a quest bar and it was heinous. I even have photographic evidence lol!
I’ve never tried a Quest bar! I have a feeling I’d like your version better anyway 🙂
Thanks Michele- I have a paleo version to share soon 😀