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Chocolate Protein Bars Recipe

These easy homemade chocolate protein bars are made with simple ingredients and taste incredible!
Prep Time15 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate protein bars
Servings: 12
Author: Joy Shull

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 8x8 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