Description
Delicious and healthy chocolate peanut butter protein bars perfect for a snack or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (we used Jif No Sugar Added) (approx. 240ml)
- ¾ to 1 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder (approx. 180-240ml)
- 2–4 tablespoons agave nectar, maple syrup, or honey
- ½ cup roasted peanuts (approx. 120ml)
- ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar (milk or dark works too) (approx. 160ml)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Line your pan. Use parchment paper in a 9×5 loaf pan (for thick bars) or an 8×8 baking pan (for thinner bars).
- Make the base. In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, protein powder, and your chosen sweetener until it forms a dough. Note: Taste before adding sweetener. Some protein powders are already sweetened.
- Add peanuts. Stir in the roasted peanuts so they’re well distributed.
- Press into pan. Firmly press the dough into your prepared pan.
- Chill. Place it in the fridge while you make the topping.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and peanut butter (or coconut oil).
- Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth (usually about 1½–2 minutes total).
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the chilled base and spread it evenly.
- Chill again until the topping sets, then slice into bars.
Notes
- Some protein powders come pre-sweetened, so adjust the sweetener to your taste.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg