No-Bake 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars
Make simple, chewy, no-bake protein bars using only five ingredients. These are perfect for quick snacks or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 10 min
- Yield: 10 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup whey or plant-based protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter, and honey or maple syrup.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add one teaspoon of water or milk at a time until it holds together.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Use a spatula or the bottom of a glass to pack it down firmly.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top and gently press them into the dough.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 10 equal rectangles.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey and a plant-based protein powder.
- If you prefer a firmer bar, chill them in the freezer for 30 minutes before cutting.
- Store the finished bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 0
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