Description
These homemade protein bars are a nutritious, chewy snack made with peanut butter, protein powder, and natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. Optional chocolate chips add a delicious indulgent layer. Ideal for post-workout fuel, on-the-go snacking, or a healthy treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter (or almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini)
- 3/4 cup protein powder (90g – whey or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz melted chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, protein powder, maple syrup or honey, and salt. Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Shape the mixture into bars by pressing it into a lined 8×8-inch pan or forming individual bars by hand. Press down firmly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the bars are firm and set.
- Optional: Melt the chocolate chips and dip each bar or spread the chocolate over the pan. Return to the fridge to set the chocolate.
- Once fully set, slice into bars and enjoy. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Use almond, sunflower, or tahini butter for allergy-friendly options.
- Choose a protein powder that suits your dietary needs (whey, plant-based, etc.).
- Agave or date syrup can replace maple syrup/honey.
- Omit or use dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein bars, healthy snack, peanut butter protein bars, no-bake bars, post-workout snack