No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Easy-to-make, satisfying, and protein-packed bars with a delicious peanut butter base and a rich chocolate topping.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 75
- Yield: 12-16 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, protein powder, honey (or maple syrup), and oats.
- Stir the mixture until everything is well combined and holds together easily.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in 30-second increments.
- Stir the chocolate after each increment until it is smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer.
- Spread the chocolate evenly with a spatula.
- If desired, sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate topping.
- Place the dish in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set and the bars to firm up.
- Once the chocolate is completely set, slice the bars into 12-16 pieces.
- Serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
Use ‘no-stir’ peanut butter for the best consistency.
Don’t skimp on the chilling time; it’s essential for firm bars.
Warm your knife for cleaner slices through the chocolate.
Store bars in the fridge to maintain their texture.
Find it online: https://timelesscrumb.com/no-bake-peanut-butter-protein-bars/