Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars (No Bake)
These homemade no bake chocolate peanut butter protein bars are so delicious, made with simple ingredients, will keep you fuller for longer, and make for the perfect snack.
When it comes to a sweet tooth and you are tempted to reach for a store bought snack bar, don’t do it!
They are packed with unnecessary fillers and ingredients. Instead, make your own using wholesome ingredients so you know exactly what is going in them.
These no bake bars make a healthy snack because they have just the right about of protein, healthy fats, and dietary fiber mixed into one.
Plus, you can grab breakfast on the go or just toss one in your lunch box.
Another great snack that I make that is higher in protein and better than the grocery store is my protein granola.
It has such a great taste by itself, but goes perfectly with yogurt bowls, with cereal, and in trail mix. You can tell a huge difference using whole ingredients.
Once you make your own protein bars, you’ll never reach for chewy granola bars or a Clif Bar again!
Ingredients Needed
Protein Bars:
- Creamy peanut butter – use natural peanut butter where the only ingredients are peanuts or maybe salt.
- honey
- Coconut Oil – melted
- Almond Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Chocolate Protein Powder – I like the Orgain brand, but you can swap for your favorite protein powder.
- Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- Chia Seeds and ground flax seed
- Sea Salt
Chocolate Coating:
- chocolate chips and coconut oil
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well until one big dough ball forms.
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Press the protein bar dough into the pan.
In a separate bowl, mix the chocolate chips with the coconut oil and microwave in 15 second ingredients stirring in between.
Pour the chocolate glaze over top of the homemade protein bars.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
Slice into 8 bars and enjoy.
Substitutions and Variations
Vegan – use maple syrup in place of the honey. Also, check the labels and look for a vegan protein powder.
Other nut and seed butters – if desired you can go with almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini.
How to Store
Keep leftover chocolate protein bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
More Healthy Homemade Protein Bar Recipes:
- Nut Free Protein Bars
- Cookie Dough Protein Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Cookies and Cream Protein Bars (Vegan)
- Birthday Cake Protein Bars
- Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars (No Bake)
Ingredients
Protein Bars:
- ¼ cup Peanut Butter natural creamy
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil melted
- 3 tablespoons Almond Milk
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/3 cup Chocolate Protein Powder
- 2/3 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Chocolate Coating:
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
- ½ tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and combine until evenly dispersed and dough forms one big ball.
- Gently press the dough into a loaf pan.
- Microwave the chocolate coating ingredients for 15 second increments, stirring in between. Pour melted chocolate on top of bars.
- Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Slice into 8 bars and enjoy!
- Store up to 14 days in the fridge.
