Chocolate Protein Bars
on Jan 12, 2024, Updated Apr 12, 2024
These homemade chocolate protein bars are an easy no bake snack that tastes like dessert!
You’ll love these chocolate protein bars!
These chocolate protein bars are so delicious and full of protein and healthy fats. Perfect for an on the go snack or a healthier dessert when you are craving something sweet!
I’m a big fan of protein powder recipes, but my rule is that they have to taste good and not be chalky. I lost count of how many times I tried to nail the perfect no bake chocolate protein bar recipe, but I know that I tested this recipe at least 8 times. The result was worth it!
Some of my favorite recipes using protein powder include energy balls, chocolate protein balls, monster cookie balls, and no bake protein bars.
These no bake bars are super chocolatey, have great texture, and are topped with flaky sea salt for a delicious salty sweet flavor.
Chocolate Protein Bar Ingredients
- no stir creamy peanut butter: I love the flavor of chocolate and peanut butter together for these bars, but you can also substitute another nut butter like almond butter or cashew butter
- honey: the natural sticky sweetener that holds it all together
- rolled oats: also known as old fashioned oats
- chocolate protein powder
- cocoa powder: to really amp up the chocolate flavor
- semi sweet chocolate chips: or substitute dark chocolate chips
- flaked sea salt: for topping
How to make chocolate protein bars
Step 1: Add the peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, protein powder, and cocoa powder to a large mixing bowl. Use a rubber spatula to combine the protein bar batter.
Step 2: Line an 8×8 baking dish with wax paper. Spread the batter evenly into the lined pan, and press it down with your hands or a rubber spatula.
Step 3: Melt the chocolate chips until smooth, then spread evenly over the top of the protein bars.
Step 4: Sprinkle the top with flaked sea salt before the chocolate hardens.
Chill the chocolate protein bars in the fridge for 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate hardens and completely sets.
Once the protein bars are set, use a knife to cut them into 16 squares.
How to store
- in the refrigerator: store leftover bars in an airtight bag in the refrigerator for 5-7 days
- in the freezer: store chocolate protein bars in an airtight bag in the freezer for 2-3 months. Allow it to thaw for several minutes at room temperature before eating
These would make a great post workout snack or a lunch box pick me up. All you need is just 7 ingredients and a few minutes to throw these together.
Protein Bars FAQs
No, you can substitute the peanut butter for another nut butter like almond butter or cashew butter.
I like using Garden of Life Raw Organic Chocolate Protein for this recipe.
Yes, this should work just fine!
Meal prep a batch of these next week for quick and easy snacks!
No Bake Chocolate Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup no stir creamy peanut butter
- â…“ cup honey
- â…“ cup rolled oats
- â…” cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- â…” cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- Flaked sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Use a rubber spatula to stir together the creamy peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, protein powder, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl
- Line an 8×8 baking dish with wax paper
- Spread the chocolate protein bar batter evenly into the pan
- Melt the chocolate chips until smooth and spread evenly over the top of the protein bars with a rubber spatula
- Sprinkle with flaked sea salt before the chocolate hardens
- Chill the protein bars in the fridge until the chocolate is set (1-2 hours)
- Slice into 16 squares
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer
