How to make peanut butter and chocolate protein bars?

Start by mixing peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. Add protein powder and flaxseed, then press into a pan. Melt chocolate, pour on top, chill, and slice. This chocolate peanut butter protein bars recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep.

What to mix with chocolate peanut butter protein powder?

You can mix it with nut butter, oats, flaxseed meal, coconut oil, or almond flour. In this recipe, it's combined with natural peanut butter and honey for a chewy, no bake snack bar.

Is it cheaper to make your own protein bars?

Yes. Homemade bars cost a fraction of store-bought versions. This chocolate peanut butter protein bars recipe offers better ingredients at a lower price per serving.

What ingredients should not be in protein bars?

Avoid bars with added sugars, artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, or fillers. This recipe keeps it clean with real food — no additives.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe

Name: Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe [No Bake]
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup (192g) natural creamy peanut butter (just peanuts + salt); ¼ cup (84g) honey (or coconut palm syrup, if vegan); 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ⅓ cup (40g) ground flaxseed meal; ½ cup (40g) of your favorite vanilla or plain protein powder*; 2.5 ounces your favorite 85% dark chocolate bar; Coarse sea salt for sprinkling on top

Description

No bake chocolate peanut butter protein bars that taste just like a peanut butter cup. These low carb peanut butter protein bars will be your new favorite snack to keep in your fridge and enjoy all week long!

Ingredients

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¾ cup (192g) natural creamy peanut butter (just peanuts + salt)
¼ cup (84g) honey (or coconut palm syrup, if vegan)
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
⅓ cup (40g) ground flaxseed meal
½ cup (40g) of your favorite vanilla or plain protein powder*
2.5 ounces your favorite 85% dark chocolate bar
Coarse sea salt for sprinkling on top

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Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl mix together peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla together until smooth. Add in ground flaxseed meal and protein powder of choice. Use a spoon to mix together until you can’t anymore, then use clean hands to help work together. The batter should be similar to cookie dough.

step 2

Press into an 8×4 inch pan lined with parchment paper.

step 3

Make the chocolate layer by adding 2.5 ounces of dark chocolate to a small saucepan and melting until completely smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and tilt the pan so that the chocolate covers the peanut butter layer entirely.

step 4

Place in the fridge for 30 minutes-1 hour before slicing into 10 bars or squares (either works but I love squares the most). Store covered in the fridge until ready to eat. Bars will keep for up to two weeks.

Notes

*Note: if the batter feels too dry, add ½ – 1 tablespoon of melted virgin coconut oil

For the protein powder: you can use plant based or a whey protein. My personal favorite is Vital Proteins collagen peptides (which is dairy free) but I also love aloha vanilla plant based protein powder for this recipe. Those are the two I highly recommend for flavor and consistency in this recipe.

See the full post for easy ways to customize these protein bars!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Sweets & Desserts
Method: American
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 protein bar
Calories: 210cal
Sugar: 8g
Fat: 13.8g
Saturated Fat: 3.4g
Carbohydrates: 13.4g
Fiber: 2.8g
Protein: 8.6g