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28g High Protein Air Fryer Bars - Fast, Filling, and Delicious

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • Protein powder: 1 cup (about 100–120 g) whey or plant-based vanilla protein
  • Oat flour: 3/4 cup (90 g), or blend rolled oats until fine
  • Almond flour: 1/2 cup (56 g) for softness and moisture
  • Granulated sweetener: 1/4–1/3 cup (sugar, coconut sugar, or erythritol/monk fruit)
  • Greek yogurt (2%–5%): 1 cup (240 g)
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Unsweetened almond milk: 1/3–1/2 cup, to thin the batter
  • Natural peanut butter or almond butter: 1/3 cup (80 g)
  • Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Fine sea salt: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Dark chocolate chips (optional): 1/3 cup (55 g)
  • Cooking spray or parchment: For lining the air fryer pan

Instructions

  • Prep your air fryer: Preheat to 320°F (160°C) for 3–5 minutes. Line the air fryer baking tray or a small, air-fryer-safe pan with parchment, or spray lightly.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk protein powder, oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and sweetener until evenly combined.
  • Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, nut butter, almond milk, and vanilla until smooth. If the nut butter is stiff, microwave it for 15–20 seconds first.
  • Combine: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet. Stir just until a thick, scoopable batter forms. If it’s too stiff, add 1–2 tablespoons more almond milk. If using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
  • Spread the batter: Transfer to the lined pan and smooth the top to about 3/4–1 inch thick. Thicker batter yields a softer center.
  • Air fry: Cook at 320°F (160°C) for 10–14 minutes. Begin checking at 10 minutes. The top should be set and lightly golden, and a toothpick should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  • Rest and cool: Let the pan cool in the basket for 5 minutes, then lift the bars out by the parchment to finish cooling. This helps them set and prevents crumbling.
  • Slice and serve: Cut into 6 large bars for about 28 g protein each. For smaller snacks, cut into 8 and enjoy two when you need a bigger boost.