Chocolate Protein Bars

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These homemade Chocolate Protein Bars are an easy no bake snack that you can prep in minutes!

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Homemade Protein Bars

Homemade protein bars are one of the most requested snacks in our house.

Not only do they taste great, but I love that the ingredients list is much shorter than anything I typically buy at the store.

I’m a big fan of protein recipes, but my rule is that they have to taste good and not be chalky or taste overly like protein powder.

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, because these are perfect!

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 bars

Ingredients and Notes

The full recipe and instructions is at the bottom of this post, but here is everything you will need to make these homemade protein bars.

  • No stir creamy peanut butter: This version of peanut butter has a little bit of added sugar in it and is thicker and smoother than natural peanut butter. The ingredients should be peanuts, oil, salt, and sugar.
  • Honey: the natural sticky sweetener that holds it all together.
  • Rolled oats: also known as old fashioned oats. You can substitute quick oats if you want to.
  • Chocolate protein powder
  • Cocoa powder: to really amp up the chocolate flavor.
  • Semi sweet chocolate chips: this would also be delicious with dark chocolate chips!
  • Flaked sea salt: for topping. This is optional, but highly recommended! The salty sweet flavor pop is my favorite part of these bars.
ingredients to make chocolate protein bars

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 stir it all up until a thick batter forms.

Step 2: Line an 8×8 baking dish with wax paper or parchment paper. Spread the batter evenly into the lined pan, then press it down with your hands or a rubber spatula.

Step 3: Melt the chocolate chips until smooth, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top of the protein bars.

Step 4: Sprinkle the top with flaked sea salt before the chocolate hardens.

Step 5: 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 however many bars you like. We usually do 12, but sometimes I cut them smaller to last longer for the kids.

chocolate protein bars

Storing

Leftover protein bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

chocolate protein bars

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.

chocolate protein bars
chocolate protein bars

Meal prep a batch of these next week for quick and easy snacks!

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chocolate protein bars
4.39 from 18 votes

Chocolate Protein Bars Recipe

These easy homemade chocolate protein bars are made with simple ingredients and taste incredible!
Prep: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup no stir creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup rolled oats, old fashioned oats
  • 2/3 cup chocolate protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2/3 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 parchment paper or wax paper.
  • Spread the chocolate protein bar batter evenly into the pan and press it down.
  • Melt the chocolate chips until smooth and spread them evenly over the top of the protein bars using the rubber spatula.
  • Sprinkle the tops of the bars with flaked sea salt before the chocolate hardens.
  • Chill the protein bars in the fridge until the chocolate is set (1-2 hours).
  • Slice the protein bars into 12 servings.
  • Store leftover protein bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

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Notes

Please note that the nutritional information estimate is an estimate and will vary based on the brand of protein powder you use. 

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 103mg, Potassium: 215mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 21IU, Vitamin C: 0.05mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 2mg
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