Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
These chocolate peanut butter protein bars are soft,decadent, and taste like peanut butter cups! Packed with 15g of protein, it isperfect as a satisfying snack or healthy dessert.
Servings: 10 bars
Calories: 278kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup zero sugar maple syrup or honey/maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond milk Or other plant-based/ dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- ⅔ cup oat flour
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder plant-based or whey*
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or another neutral-tasting oil
Instructions
- Start by lining a 9x9 baking pan or other similar-sized pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk together peanut butter, maple syrup, plant milk, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.1 cup natural peanut butter, ¼ cup zero sugar maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup almond milk
- Then, add the rest of the ingredients for the dough layer and mix until a dough forms. (You might need to use your hands in the end as the dough is quite dry)⅔ cup oat flour , pinch of salt, 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- Gently press the dough into the lined pan.
- Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave in 30-seconds intervals until the chocolate is completely melted.½ cup chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Pour melted chocolate over the dough layer. Spread the chocolate into an even layer using the back of a spoon.
- Let chocolate peanut butter protein bars firm up in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
*Protein powder - Both whey and plant-based can be used. Choose vanilla, peanut butter, or chocolate-flavored protein powder.
Helpful tips
- Adjust the consistency of dough mixture – Dough should hold together but not overly sticky. If it is too crumbly, add more milk, a tablespoon at a time. The reverse is also true; so, do add more protein powder or flour if the mixture is overly sticky!
- Keep bars refrigerated – As this is a no-bake recipe, do keep bars in the fridge until ready to serve. They will turn soft after a while.
- Tips to slice protein bars cleanly – Run a sharp knife under hot water and wipe it dry beforehand to slice through protein bars cleanly. You will also want to wipe your knife clean between each cut.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg
