11 Easy, High-Protein Snack And Treat Recipes (Bars And Cakes)

By /

Protein matters—especially as you get older. It helps you stay strong, keep muscle, and feel full between meals. But many high-protein snacks use peanut butter, which doesn’t work for everyone. These 11 easy snacks and treats (bars or cakes) skip the peanut butter and use simple, everyday ingredients instead. Each one comes with clear instructions and full nutrition info per serving, so you know exactly what you’re getting.

1. Zucchini Oat Protein Bars

Ingredients (Makes 8 bars):

  • 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Pour into a greased 8×8 pan.
  4. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and firm.
  5. Cool and slice into 8 bars.

Per Bar:
 Calories: 140 | Protein: 9g | Carbs: 18g

2. Carrot Almond Protein Cake Squares

Ingredients (Makes 9 squares):

  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup oat flour
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine.
  3. Pour into a lined baking dish.
  4. Bake 25–30 minutes. Let cool and cut into squares.

Per Square:
 Calories: 160 | Protein: 10g | Carbs: 14g

3. Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bars

Ingredients (Makes 8 bars):

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 apple, finely diced
  • 1 ½ cups oat flour
  • ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix all ingredients.
  3. Spread in a greased pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.
  4. Cool and cut.

Per Bar:
 Calories: 150 | Protein: 11g | Carbs: 16g

4. Chickpea Protein Blondies

Ingredients (Makes 9 squares):

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Blend all ingredients (except chocolate) until smooth.
  2. Fold in chocolate chips.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.
  4. Cool and slice.

Per Square:
 Calories: 140 | Protein: 10g | Carbs: 14g

5. Strawberry Yogurt Protein Cake

Ingredients (Makes 8 slices):

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup oat flour
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Pour into greased cake pan.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  4. Cool and slice.

Per Slice:
 Calories: 130 | Protein: 11g | Carbs: 13g

6. Black Bean Chocolate Protein Cake

Ingredients (Makes 9 squares):

  • 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Blend beans and wet ingredients.
  2. Stir in dry ingredients.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 mins.
  4. Cool and cut.

Per Square:
 Calories: 145 | Protein: 12g | Carbs: 14g

7. Oatmeal Banana Protein Bars

Ingredients (Makes 8 bars):

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup protein powder
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Mash bananas and mix all ingredients.
  2. Spread in pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
  3. Cool and slice.

Per Bar:
 Calories: 145 | Protein: 9g | Carbs: 18g

8. Garden Herb Cheese Protein Squares

Ingredients (Makes 9 squares):

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • ½ cup protein powder (unflavored)
  • Chopped herbs (chives, parsley, basil)
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Pour into pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 mins.
  3. Cool and slice.

Per Square:
 Calories: 130 | Protein: 12g | Carbs: 10g

9. Sweet Potato Protein Squares

Ingredients (Makes 8 squares):

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup protein powder
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Mix everything in a bowl.
  2. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes.
  3. Cool and cut.

Per Square:
 Calories: 140 | Protein: 10g | Carbs: 15g

10. Cottage Cheese Lemon Protein Bars

Ingredients (Makes 8 bars):

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • ½ cup protein powder
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix all ingredients.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.
  4. Cool and slice.

Per Bar:
 Calories: 130 | Protein: 11g | Carbs: 12g

11. Beet & Cocoa Protein Cake

Ingredients (Makes 9 squares):

  • ¾ cup cooked mashed beet
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup protein powder
  • ¼ cup oat flour
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Pour into a greased pan.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 mins.
  4. Cool and cut.

Per Square:
 Calories: 135 | Protein: 10g | Carbs: 13g

Scroll to Top