Peanut Butter and Chocolate Protein Bars
No-bake chocolate peanut butter protein bars made with oats, protein powder, cocoa, and reduced-fat peanut butter. An easy make-ahead snack that’s filling, chocolatey, and freezer-friendly.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Medium mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
- Sharp knife for slicing
Ingredients
- 1 cup Reduced-fat peanut butter
- ⅓ cup sugar free maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup protein powder vanilla or chocolate
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons fat free milk dairy or non-dairy, as needed
- ¼ cup Lily mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and optional chocolate chips; mix until combined.
- Stir in milk one tablespoon at a time until the mixture is thick but pressable.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan in an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then lift out and cut into bars.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Let the bars chill completely before slicing for the cleanest edges.
- Use parchment paper with overhanging edges for easy removal from the pan.
- Stir the peanut butter mixture thoroughly before adding the dry ingredients.
- Cut into smaller squares for lower-calorie snack portions.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Disclaimer:
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 21IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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