Protein bars with berries and cottage cheese (no baking)

Ingredients (for 8 bars):

100 g oat flakes

150 g cottage cheese (drained well)

80 g mixed berries (fresh or frozen, drained)

1 medium banana, mashed

2 tbsp peanut butter or tahini

1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, if you want a sweeter taste)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 pinch of salt

Execution instructions:

1. Mash the banana with a fork and mix it with the cottage cheese, peanut butter, and honey until it becomes a homogeneous mixture.

   
   

2. Add the oats, cinnamon, salt, and berries. Stir gently with a spoon so the fruit doesn't melt.

   
   

3. Spread the mixture on a small baking sheet lined with non-stick paper and press it down well with a spoon or spatula.

   
   

4. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm (ideally overnight).

   
   

5. Cut into 8 bars and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.

Nutritional Analysis (per bar, out of 8 total):