Description
Delicious and nutritious Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars, perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly into an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Once set, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Add in dried fruits, such as cranberries or raisins, for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg