Protein-Rich Peanut Butter Snack Bars

These SIMPLE Peanut Butter Protein Bars are wholesome, tasty, and crafted with only a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, with no baking necessary! They can be prepared in less than 10 minutes!

There’s nothing quite like the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, and these peanut butter protein bars serve as the ideal healthy snack that can be assembled in less than 10 minutes! I enjoy keeping these bars in the fridge (or the freezer) so that I can easily grab one whenever I’m in the mood for a snack or need a post-exercise boost. They’re far superior to store-bought bars that often have a terrible chalky flavor and texture. These are not only delicious but also much healthier!

Reasons to Adore this Recipe

• Loaded with 9 grams of protein per bar, making them the perfect nutritious snack that you can prepare in advance each week!
• Quickly made in under 10 minutes with no baking necessary.
• Requires very few ingredients, resulting in tasty protein bars that are far superior (and healthier) than their store-bought counterparts.
• This recipe can also be used to create peanut butter protein balls or protein cookie dough!

Essential Ingredients

• almond flour – a nutrient-rich flour filled with protein, helping these bars maintain their form. You can substitute oat flour for almond flour if you have a nut allergy.
• peanut butter – I opted for natural creamy peanut butter with no added sugars, but any nut butter works here, or you can use sunflower butter if needed.
• protein powder – you can use your preferred plant-based protein powder or whey protein in these bars. Vanilla protein or flavors like chocolate, peanut butter, or even cinnamon will also work well.
• honey – naturally sweetens the bars without refined sugars and helps bind them, but maple syrup or other natural sweeteners can also be used.
• milk – I used unsweetened almond milk, but any kind of milk is suitable for this recipe.
• vanilla extract – adds a delightful flavor boost!
• chocolate chips – I used Lily’s chocolate chips, which are gluten-free and sweetened with stevia, keeping sugar levels low. You can also opt for Lily’s dark chocolate chips or any chips of your choice.

Steps to Create Peanut Butter Protein Bars

1. Combine ingredients. In a large bowl, blend together the almond flour, protein powder, peanut butter, honey, milk, and vanilla using a spatula until fully mixed. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
2. Pour into the pan. Pour the mixture into an 8×8 baking pan lined with parchment paper and press down firmly with a spatula. You can add extra chocolate chips if you like.
3. Chill. Place the dish in the fridge and let the bars chill for 30 minutes to an hour before slicing. Alternatively, you can freeze the pan for about 25 minutes until firm.
4. Cut into bars. Slice into 16 squares (or larger bars if you prefer) and keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy. These bars will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Variations on the Recipe

• Form into balls – transform these homemade protein bars into delightful peanut butter protein balls! Prepare the recipe as directed, then roll the peanut butter mixture into 2-inch balls. Store in a sealed container in the fridge to maintain their shape.
• Enjoy as cookie dough – this peanut butter protein mixture has a flavor reminiscent of cookie dough, so why not savor it that way? Just mix all the ingredients together and keep in the fridge for a scoop every now and then as a treat.
• Nut-free – replace the almond flour with oat flour and the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter to make these bars nut-free!
• Vegan – swap out the honey for maple syrup and choose dairy-free chocolate chips to create vegan bars.
• Other mix-ins – consider adding chopped nuts, chia seeds, flaxseed meal for extra fiber or drizzle some melted chocolate on top for a rich dessert!

Storage and Preparation

To Store: These bars must be stored in the fridge to maintain their shape. Keep them in a sealed, airtight container for up to 2 weeks or take them straight from the freezer and enjoy once they thaw briefly.

To Freeze: These peanut butter protein bars can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Allow them to thaw for a few minutes at room temperature before enjoying.

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I hope you all relish these Peanut Butter Protein Bars! If you love them as much as we do, please leave ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ below and remember to tag me on Instagram with the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I thoroughly enjoy seeing all your delightful recreations!