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Homemade Protein Bars with Chocolate Coating Recipe

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  • Author: Andria
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 bars 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These homemade protein bars are a simple, nutritious snack perfect for on-the-go energy. Made with peanut butter, protein powder, and pure maple syrup, they can be tailored to your taste with optional melted chocolate coating. Easy to prepare with no baking required, these bars offer a delicious way to boost your protein intake.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup peanut butter (or allergy-friendly substitute)
  • 3/4 cup protein powder (90g), unsweetened recommended
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey; for Keto protein bars, substitute as needed)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Optional Ingredients

  • 4 oz melted chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp oil (for smoother melted chocolate sauce, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, protein powder, pure maple syrup, and salt. Stir well until a thick dough forms. Make sure the protein powder flavor suits your taste as it significantly affects the final flavor.
  2. Shape or press the bars: Shape the dough into bars using your hands or press it evenly into a lined 8×8 inch pan for easy cutting later.
  3. Add chocolate coating (optional): If using, melt the chocolate chips; stir in 2 teaspoons of oil if desired to create a smoother chocolate sauce. Spread this melted chocolate evenly over the bars in the pan or dip individual bars into the chocolate.
  4. Chill to set: Place the shaped or pan-pressed bars into the refrigerator until fully chilled and firm, usually at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve and store: Cut into bars if using a pan, then serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Use unsweetened protein powder or adjust sweetener amounts to your taste preference.
  • You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or other allergy-friendly nut butters.
  • For a Keto-friendly version, use a low-carb sweetener instead of maple syrup.
  • If melting chocolate, adding a small amount of oil helps achieve a smoother coating.
  • Bars can be stored refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Bars
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: protein bars, no bake, peanut butter protein bars, healthy snack, homemade protein bars, easy protein bars

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