As a fitness professional, one of the questions I get asked a lot is “what protein bars do you recommend?”. To be honest, I’ve tried many of the protein bars on the market. Perfect Bars have always been a favourite, but they cost more than I’m willing to spend on an everyday snack.
If you are like me and love the perfect protein bar, but don’t want to spend tons of money on them, then you have come to the right place! I love making recipes that are easy, accessible, and delicious!
Save some money and make this homemade perfect bar recipe! These chocolate chip peanut butter protein bars have just 6 ingredients, come together in 10 minutes and require no baking. Packed with 16 grams of protein per bar, along with healthy fats and carbs, they make a delicious and easy on-the-go snack or dessert everyone will love.
My homemade Perfect Bar recipe tastes JUST like the original to fuel busy days. Even if you haven’t tried a perfect bar before, I can guarantee these homemade protein bars will be your new favourite treat! They require very minimal pantry ingredients that you probably already have on hand and are so easy to make! You just toss everything into one bowl and mix, press the dough into a loaf pan and refrigerate until they are set! And just like that, you have a DIY perfect bar!
These are the best easy protein bars! You can make them high protein by adjusting your whey or plant-based protein powders and make them the perfect pre-workout snack or mid-day pick me up at work!
This recipe is very adaptable according to your taste preferences! Making a bar homemade can sometimes be tricky, because you want it to taste as close as you can to the real thing! Let me tell you, these taste so close to the original perfect bars that it may scare you.
Why you will love this perfect bar recipe: Classic chocolate peanut butter combo! So much cheaper than store-bought!
On-the-go snack. I love throwing these into my bag when I have a busy afternoon of errands or appointments. They are also handy for a quick snack to bring after a workout class.
Are perfect bars healthy? Perfect bars can be a healthy addition to your diet, especially for an active lifestyle. They good combination of protein, carbs, and fat and make an easy and delicious macro-balanced snack. The protein and fat make them satiating, carbs give you energy, and protein is beneficial for healthy toned muscle.
These homemade bars are the REAL DEAL! I can guarantee that after the first time you make them, you will have them on rotation for a very long time.
Homemade Copycat Perfect Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- honey or maple syrup
- Flaky salt, for topping - optional
Instructions
- Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting. Or use a silicon bar mold.Add peanut butter, almond flour, protein powder and honey to a medium bowl. Mix until a dough forms. It will get crumbly at first but will come together and have a consistency like cookie dough. Use your hands if needed. If the mixture seems too think add a little liquid (water or milk), a tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together. Add about a scant1/4 cup of the chocolate chips and carefully mix to combine. Be careful not to overmix as the dough will become crumbly.Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Top with remaining chocolate chips, pressing them into the dough, and sprinkle with optional sea salt if desired.Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up then cut into 8 equal-sized bars to serve.Store in the fridge for up to a week or freezer for up to 3 months.
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