No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars are a delicious, healthy snack perfect for on-the-go energy. Made with creamy peanut butter, protein powder, oats, honey, and dark chocolate, they blend wholesome ingredients into a convenient, no-bake treat that’s easy to prepare and packed with protein to keep you fueled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack, Protein Bar
- Method: No-Bake, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups creamy no-stir peanut butter
- ¾ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Optional
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Make the Peanut Butter Base: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, protein powder, honey or maple syrup, and rolled oats. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated into a thick, cohesive mixture that holds together easily.
- Press into the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spread and firmly press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan to create a uniform layer.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments, stirring after each interval until fully melted and smooth. Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter base and spread with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set and the bars to become firm enough to slice.
- Slice & Serve: Once the chocolate topping is solid, remove the bars from the pan and cut into 12–16 pieces. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Flavor Additions: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the melted chocolate before chilling to enhance the flavor with a salty contrast.
- Vegan Option: Use maple syrup instead of honey, choose dairy-free chocolate chips, and substitute the protein powder with a plant-based alternative to keep these bars vegan friendly.
- Storage: Keep bars refrigerated for up to a week or freeze for extended freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (based on 12 bars)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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