Description
Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars are quick, no-bake, and packed with clean, energizing ingredients. Great for post-workout snacks, meal prep, or anytime fuel!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter (or almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter)
- 3/4 cup protein powder (90g, unsweetened recommended)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 oz melted chocolate chips (optional, for coating or drizzle)
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter, protein powder, syrup/honey, and salt in a bowl until dough forms.
- Press dough into a lined 8×8-inch pan or shape into bars. Chill until firm.
- Optional: Spread or dip in melted chocolate. Add 2 tsp oil to chocolate for smoother texture.
- Once set, cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Customize with cocoa powder, nuts, coconut, or dried fruit. Adjust consistency by tweaking syrup or protein powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
Keywords: homemade protein bars, peanut butter bars, no bake protein snacks, healthy energy bars