Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars are rich, fudgy, no-bake snack bars made with peanut butter, protein powder, and a smooth chocolate topping for a quick, high-protein treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup no-stir creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Optional chopped peanuts
- Optional coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8×4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Warm peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix in protein powder, almond flour, and salt until a thick dough forms.
- Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Melt chocolate chips with milk in intervals until smooth.
- Spread melted chocolate over the peanut butter base.
- Add optional peanuts and sea salt on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.
- Slice into 10 bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Press mixture firmly to help bars hold shape.
- Adjust texture with a splash of milk if too dry.
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Store in the fridge for best firmness.
- Freeze for longer storage up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
