Homemade Protein Bars with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Recipe
Homemade protein bars that are easy to prepare with simple ingredients like peanut butter, protein powder, and maple syrup, optionally coated with melted chocolate for an extra touch of flavor. Perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost, these bars can be customized with different protein powder flavors to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8-10 bars 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Protein Bar Base
- 1 1/2 cup peanut butter or allergy-friendly substitute
- 3/4 cup protein powder (90g)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
Optional Topping
- 4 oz melted chocolate chips
- 2 tsp oil (optional, to smooth chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, protein powder, maple syrup or honey, and salt until a consistent dough forms.
- Shape the bars: You can either shape the dough into individual bars using your hands or spread it evenly into a lined 8×8 inch pan to create a slab.
- Add chocolate coating (optional): If using melted chocolate, optionally stir in 2 teaspoons of oil for a smoother texture. Then either spread the melted chocolate over the top of the slab in the pan or dip each individual bar into the chocolate.
- Refrigerate: Place the shaped bars or chocolate-coated slab in the refrigerator until the bars are chilled and firm.
- Cut and serve: If you made a slab, cut into bars once set. Serve and enjoy your homemade protein bars.
Notes
- Be sure to use an unsweetened protein powder or one that you enjoy the flavor of, as this affects the final taste.
- You can experiment with different flavors of protein powders to customize your bars.
- Adding oil to the melted chocolate can help create a smoother coating but is optional.
- Store the bars in the refrigerator for best texture and freshness.
- For allergy-friendly options, substitute peanut butter with suitable alternatives like almond or sunflower seed butter.
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