Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Looking for a healthier homemade protein bars recipe? These peanut butter protein bars taste amazing, have no refined sugar and just 6 ingredients!
Equipment
- 8 x 8 Pan This non-stick 8 x 8" pan is perfect for homemade bars and brownies!
- Glass Mixing Bowls These bowls are a fantastic kitchen tool AND microwave safe!
- Rubber Scrapers These Cuisinart rubber scrapers are super handy & incredibly useful!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup honey or no sugar added maple flavored syrup (like Lakanto)
- 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate topping:
- 1 c. no sugar added chocolate chips like Lily's
- 1 Tbsp. unflavored coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, syrup, protein powder and vanilla. Stir well to ensure ingredients are completely combined. Mixture will be thick.
- Evenly press the peanut butter mixture into a square 8 x 8" pan that has been lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil on 30-40 second increments until melted and smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the top of the peanut butter mixture. Spread evenly over the top. Place the pan in the freezer for 1 hour or until the chocolate is completely set and hardened.
- Cut into 12 squares and enjoy.
Notes
Storage: For best storage, keep the protein bars in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container. Bars can be wrapped individually or stored in one container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 16gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 119mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28g
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