Description
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter protein bars are chewy, satisfying, and made with simple, healthy ingredients—perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
½ cup chocolate protein powder
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
2. In a bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey (or syrup), cocoa powder, and protein powder until smooth.
3. Add the oats and mix until fully combined.
4. Transfer the mixture to the pan and press it down evenly.
5. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and press lightly to stick.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
7. Lift out using parchment and cut into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container.
Lasts 7 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen.
Customize with nuts, seeds, or vegan swaps.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg