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12+ Snack Balls and Bars to Prep Ahead for Busy Days

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Need some healthy snack bars and balls for when you're on the go? Check out this collection of homemade snack bars and protein balls that are easy to pack, freezer-friendly and perfect for busy days. Not to mention, all super delicious.

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Let's face it, our lives get busy from time to time.

Between work, errands and everything in between, it can be hard to find something healthy to eat when you're on the go.

That's why I love having a stash of homemade bars and balls ready to go- whether heading out the door in a rush or in need of a quick pick-me-up during the day, they can be a lifesaver.

So let me share my go-to recipes that are easy to make, pack up beautifully and are freezer-friendly.

Plus, they're full of wholesome ingredients, so you know exactly what's going into them- no mystery additives or preservatives here!

If you want to prepare yourself with portable, delicious and fueling snacks for busy days, give some of these a try.

Snack Bars

Flourless Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Indulge your next cookie craving with these naturally sweetened cookie snack bars! Customize the add ins for whatever flavors you're craving.
Flourless Oatmeal Cookie Bars Recipe
Oatmeal cookie squares stacked in a pile.
No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
With a crunchy texture and plenty of peanut butter flavor, these no bake snack bars are perfect for when you are on the go.
Peanut Butter Snack Bars Recipe
Hand holding a peanut butter square.
Quinoa Granola Bars
Made with wholesome ingredients, these bars are a great recipe for a mid-afternoon snack or quick breakfast on the go. Full of crunchy quinoa, sweet dates and chewy oatmeal, they are easily customizable and store well.
Quinoa Granola Bars Recipe
Sliced granola bars on a cutting board.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Filled with the flavors of autumn, these one-bowl bars are packed with pure pumpkin and spices. Naturally sweetened, made without oil, gluten free and easily adapted to be vegan, prepare them ahead for a quick and satisfying breakfast or snack on busy days.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
Pumpkin oatmeal bars stacked on one another.

Protein Bars

High Protein Granola Bars
If you want to make your homemade granola bars more filling, these are just what you need. Packed with 14 grams of protein per bar, they're perfect for on-the-go or stashing in the freezer.
High Protein Granola Bars Recipe
Stack of protein granola bars on a countertop.
Chocolate Protein Bars
Containing 13 grams of protein per bar and made with just a few simple ingredients, these protein bars are the perfect healthy treat to satisfy you chocolate cravings.
Chocolate Protein Bars Recipe
Chocolate protein bars in a stack.
Date Protein Bars (5 Ways)
Naturally sweetened with dates, these date protein bars are perfect for packing along for a snack or a healthy treat.
Date Protein Bars Recipe
Date protein bars sliced and stacked on top of one another.
Cookie Dough Protein Bars
Made to taste like eating cookie dough, these bars are made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients and contain 11 grams of protein.
Cookie Dough Protein Bars Recipe
Stack of cookie dough protein bars.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
With a crunchy texture and peanut butter chocolate flavor, these protein bars taste like a treat but contain 12 grams of protein and wholesome ingredients.
Chocolate PB Protein Bars Recipe
Chocolate peanut butter protein bar on a countertop with a bite taken out.

Protein Balls

Date Protein Balls (6 Ways)
Requiring just a few wholesome ingredients, and naturally sweetened with dates, these date protein balls are perfect for packing along for a snack or a healthy treat.
Date Protein Balls Recipe
Four different variations of date protein balls on a plate.
Chocolate Protein Balls
Chocolate lovers, these protein balls are perfect for you!
Made with 7 grams of protein per ball, they are deeply chocolate-y yet energizing and filling.
Chocolate Protein Balls Recipe
Chocolate protein balls on a plate.
Almond Butter Protein Balls (5 Ways)
Almond butter makes the perfect base for protein balls. Use this master recipe to make all sorts of different variations. Plus, I share my 5 favorites! 
Each ball has 6-7 grams of protein, depending on the variation.
Almond Butter Protein Balls Recipe
Protein balls made with almond butter in several different flavor variations.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
If you love chocolate and peanut butter together, these balls are the perfect treat for you. One ball contains 7 grams of protein.
Chocolate PB Protein Balls Recipe
Chocolate peanut butter balls on a plate with a spoonful of peanut butter.
Protein Peanut Butter Cups
Inspired by the classic chocolate bar but with a healthier twist, these high protein peanut butter cups are every bit as delicious as the original. Naturally sweetened and packed with 6 grams of protein per cup, this satisfying no bake treat is ready in minutes with just 7 wholesome ingredients.
Protein PB Cups Recipe
Peanut butter cup sliced in half.
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