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Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Satisfy your snack cravings with our delicious Peanut Butter Protein Bars! Packed with protein and natural ingredients, these bars are the perfect on-the-go snack to keep you energized and satisfied throughout the day. Kids and adults love them!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Breakfast , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

PROTEIN BARS
  • ½ cup all natural creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 ¼ cups rolled oats
CHOCOLATE COATING
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
  • sea salt optional

Instructions

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  1. First, line a standard bread pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, protein powder, and oats. Stir until a thick mixture forms.
  3. Press this down into the lined pan.
  4. Then, make the chocolate layer. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil until smooth and creamy. Pour this on top of the peanut butter layer. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  5. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes, until the chocolate coating has completely hardened.
  6. Finally, slice into bars and enjoy!

Notes

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  • Nutrition Facts
  • Nutrition Facts Peanut Butter Protein Bars Amount Per Serving Calories 254 Calories from Fat 135 % Daily Value* Fat 15g23%Saturated Fat 7g44%Polyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 14mg5%Sodium 94mg4%Potassium 217mg6%Carbohydrates 22g7%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 9g10%Protein 10g20% Vitamin A 1IU0%Vitamin C 0.03mg0%Calcium 74mg7%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 254
  • Calories from Fat 135
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 15g
  • 23%
  • Saturated Fat 7g
  • 44%
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 5g
  • Cholesterol 14mg
  • 5%
  • Sodium 94mg
  • 4%
  • Potassium 217mg
  • 6%
  • Carbohydrates 22g
  • 7%
  • Fiber 2g
  • 8%
  • Sugar 9g
  • 10%
  • Protein 10g
  • 20%
  • Vitamin A 1IU
  • 0%
  • Vitamin C 0.03mg
  • 0%
  • Calcium 74mg
  • 7%
  • Iron 1mg
  • 6%
  • Use all natural creamy peanut butter made from only peanuts and salt.
  • Use parchment paper to easily lift the bars out of the pan.
  • Feel free to use your favorite protein powder.  I recommend one that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Vanilla and unflavored protein powder work best for this recipe.
  • Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil until completely creamy.
  • Allow the coating to harden before eating.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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    Nutrition Facts Peanut Butter Protein Bars Amount Per Serving Calories 254 Calories from Fat 135 % Daily Value* Fat 15g23%Saturated Fat 7g44%Polyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 14mg5%Sodium 94mg4%Potassium 217mg6%Carbohydrates 22g7%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 9g10%Protein 10g20% Vitamin A 1IU0%Vitamin C 0.03mg0%Calcium 74mg7%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.