These bars are seriously one of my favorite healthier treats to make because they are so freaking easy and do NOT require any baking. They also make an excellent post-workout snack or late afternoon pick-me-up as they happen to pack 9g of protein.

With my busy schedule and the constant struggle to keep my diet healthy, healthy snack bars are what keep me going when I have to skip meals or don’t have time to make breakfast.

These healthy peanut butter bars, made with almond flour, peanut butter and your favorite protein powder topped with a rich chocolate frosting hit just right when it comes to flavor and texture.

Making healthy no-bake protein bars is one of my favorite things to do in the kitchen! Anything chocolatey that I can make a little healthier is a win in my house. I especially like that I can give my family a treat without worrying about added unhealthy ingredients and sugar overload!

Why you will love this recipe:

They are easy! It takes me less than 20 minutes from beginning to chilling these no-bake peanut butter bars. That is no time at all!

No cooking required: The most cooking that you will have to do is to melt the chocolate in the microwave. It’s so easy!

Healthy: There is no processed sugar! You can easily opt for healthy dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter that is 100% peanuts keeping it natural and still amazingly delicious.

Make-ahead: This is an excellent healthy dessert recipe to make a day ahead, and perfect for sharing with friends.

Everyone loves them! Kids and adults alike will be all over these no-bake peanut butter bars!

They are healthy enough for breakfast. Who doesn’t love starting their mornings with something yummy? These bars feature healthy and wholesome ingredients like almond flour, peanut butter, and even pack in some protein!

This recipe is another one of the “bet you can’t eat just one”. It’s hard to eat just one of these no-bake peanut butter bars.…Which makes sense, because they are so delicious. If you are anything like me, you will finish one square and then return to the pan for another sliver…and then another. Oh well, we can’t all be perfect!

But seriously, these healthy peanut butter bars are a delicious and healthy snack that satisfies your sweet tooth and will give you all the energy you need to power through your day.

So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and treat yourself to a guilt-free indulgence that you can feel good about sharing!

Get ready to impress your friends and family with this sweet and salty delightful treat that’s sure to become a favorite! No matter where you serve them they will be fighting over the last square.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars

No bake peanut butter chocolate protein bars that taste just like a peanut butter cup. These low carb peanut butter protein bars will be your new favorite snack to keep in your fridge and enjoy all week long!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword chocolate covered peanut butter protein bars, clean eating dessert or snack, peanut butter chocolate protein bars, peanut butter healthy protein bars

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup almond or coconut flour
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup peanut or almond butter
• Salt flakes -optional

Instructions

• Line a 7 x 5-inch baking 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.

  In a medium bowl mix together peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla together until smooth. Add in almond flour and protein powder and mix together until a smooth thick batter forms.

  Scoop out into lined pan and smooth out evenly using a spatula or back of a spoon.

  Place in fridge while you melt the chocolate topping.

Chocolate Topping

• Place chocolate chips, peanut butter and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted pour over the bottom layer and spread out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired, then chill until chocolate has set.

  Once firm and set, remove from pan using the parchment paper handles and cut into 10-12 bars or more smaller squares or pop out of molds.

  Store covered in the fridge until ready to eat. Bars will keep for up to two weeks or place in freezer for up to 3 months.

   

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