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Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Peanut Butter Protein Bars are a quick, no-bake, nutritious snack perfect for a protein boost. Combining creamy natural peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, and a touch of honey, these bars are easy to make and ideal for on-the-go energy. A drizzle of dark chocolate adds a delicious finish, making them both healthy and indulgent.

Ingredients

Bar Mixture

  • 1 ½ cups creamy natural peanut butter
  • 1 ¼ cup vanilla protein powder, or unflavored
  • ¼ cup oat flour
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Chocolate Drizzle

  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars later.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, protein powder, oat flour, honey, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly using a spatula or your hands until a sticky, slightly crumbly batter forms that holds together when pressed.
  3. Adjust Consistency: If the mixture feels too dry, add extra peanut butter or honey a spoonful at a time to achieve a moldable, sticky consistency.
  4. Press Mixture into Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Press firmly with your hands or a silicone spatula until the surface is smooth, firm, and slightly glossy.
  5. Chill Mixture: Place the pan in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the bars to set and firm up.
  6. Slice Bars: Remove the pan from the fridge and lift the set mixture out using the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 10 evenly sized bars using a sharp knife.
  7. Melt Chocolate Drizzle: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between sessions, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  8. Drizzle Chocolate: Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the top of each protein bar.
  9. Set Chocolate: Return the bars to the fridge on the cutting board for 10 minutes or until the chocolate drizzle solidifies.
  10. Store and Serve: Enjoy the bars immediately or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Oat flour can be made by grinding rolled oats in a blender or food processor until fine.
  • If the batter is too crumbly, adjusting the peanut butter and honey helps achieve the right stickiness.
  • Use natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for a healthier option.
  • The bars can be customized by swapping out dark chocolate for milk or white chocolate if preferred.
  • Storing bars in the fridge keeps them fresh and maintains the chocolate drizzle’s firmness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/peanut-butter-protein-bars-recipe/