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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
4.9 from 184 votes

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

These no-bake protein bars combine natural peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and protein powder for a dense, cookie dough-like base topped with a dark chocolate layer. The bars set in the fridge to firm up, producing a chewy, rich snack that balances nutty, sweet, and bitter dark chocolate flavors. Coarse sea salt on top enhances taste contrast. They require no baking and can be sliced into ten bars, making them convenient for on-the-go protein boosts or quick snacks.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10 bars
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Vegan

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup natural peanut butter 192g; creamy; just peanuts + salt
  • ¼ cup honey 84g; or coconut palm syrup, if vegan
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅓ cup ground flaxseed meal 40g
  • ½ cup protein powder 40g; vanilla or plain
  • 2.5 ounces dark chocolate 85%
  • sea salt coarse; for sprinkling on top

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl mix together peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla together until smooth. Add in ground flaxseed meal and protein powder of choice. Use a spoon to mix together until you can’t anymore, then use clean hands to help work together. The batter should be similar to cookie dough.
  2. Press into an 8x4 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
  3. Make the chocolate layer by adding 2.5 ounces of dark chocolate to a small saucepan and melting until completely smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and tilt the pan so that the chocolate covers the peanut butter layer entirely.
  4. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes-1 hour before slicing into 10 bars or squares (either works but I love squares the most). Store covered in the fridge until ready to eat. Bars will keep for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • If the mixture feels too dry, incorporate an additional ½ to 1 tablespoon of melted virgin coconut oil for better binding.
  • Use your choice of protein powder, such as plant-based or whey; collagen peptides or vanilla flavors suit this recipe well.
  • Store the bars covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to keep freshness and texture intact.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1protein bar Calories 210cal (11%) Carbohydrates 13.4g (4%) Protein 8.6g (17%) Fat 13.8g (21%) Saturated Fat 3.4g (17%) Fiber 2.8g (11%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Serving 1protein bar
Calories 210cal 11%
Carbohydrates 13.4g 4%
Protein 8.6g 17%
Fat 13.8g 21%
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.