Description
A quick, no-bake protein bar with just 5 ingredients. Fudgy peanut butter base topped with dark chocolate for a healthy, high-protein snack.
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups creamy no-stir peanut butter
¾ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
1 cup rolled oats
¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Optional: Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Make the Peanut Butter Base: In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, protein powder, honey (or maple syrup), and oats. Stir until everything is well combined. The mixture will be thick, but it should hold together easily.
- Press into the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press the peanut butter mixture into the bottom of the dish, making sure it’s evenly spread out.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring after each. Once smooth, pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Chill: Place the dish in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set and the bars to firm up.
- Slice & Serve: Once the chocolate is completely set, slice the bars into 12-16 pieces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For best results, use a natural creamy peanut butter that is stirrable. Very thick or dry peanut butter may require an extra tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- These bars freeze exceptionally well. Place them in a single layer in a freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment paper. Thaw at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before eating.
- To make nut-free, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 215 calories
- Fat: 14 grams fat
- Carbohydrates: 17 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber: 3 grams fiber
- Protein: 9 grams protein