The BEST Protein Bars are healthy, no-bake, and contain nothing artificial! These are chewy, delicious, easy to customize, and are the perfect healthy snack.
No bake protein bars are a quick, easy, and healthy snack! They are vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and easily customizable for keto and paleo diets. These delightful bars are packed with protein and perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in a healthier way!
They taste like a delicious dessert, but are secretly good for you. Combine your favorite protein powder with peanut butter, cocoa and honey to make this nutritious post workout treat or any time snack. Made in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients!
I always have a few on hand for an easy grab-and-go snack! Protein bars are a staple in my diet, as is chocolate. Once I learned how much cheaper AND tastier homemade protein bars are, I completely eliminated buying protein bars from the grocery store.
Why I love this recipe…
Wholesome ingredients. No hidden sugar – or worse, corn syrup! These bars are naturally sweetened with good stuff. Just mix all the ingredients in a bowl and let the bars chill until firm.
Perfect for chocolate lovers. Chocolate is a mandatory part of my day, and when I can satisfy my chocolate cravings AND hit my protein goal, that’s even better. 12 grams of protein per bar. They are the perfect midday snack, healthy dessert, or post-workout bar.
If you have ever browsed the protein bar section of a supermarket, you will know what I mean when I say there is an endless supply of options to choose from. However, those options are not always the best. After scanning the ingredients label on nearly every bar, you have probably (a) walked away in disappointment or (b) knowingly settled for a mediocre bar.
You may have wondered, “Why are they all filled with weird ingredients? Why is sugar the first ingredient in so many of these bars? Wait, why is refined sugar even IN these supposed health bars?”
If you’ve been searching for a protein bar that’s made with minimal ingredients, truly healthy, and tastes DELICIOUS, this is the recipe for you!
These homemade chocolate protein bars are made with no refined sugar, no dairy, and no additives. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a high protein snack that tastes like dessert. Nobody will guess that they are actually good for you!
Protein Bars (No Bake, With Protein Powder)
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (natural, creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup nuts of your choice, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen powder (chocolate or vanilla flavor)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Microwave for about 20 seconds to soften, then stir until smooth. Add cocoa powder, protein powder, oats, coconut and nuts to the peanut butter mixture. Mix until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk until it holds together. Press the mixture evenly into a lined 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Cut into 10-12 bars or more smaller squares and store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freezer for up to 3 months.
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