Description
These homemade protein bars are a delicious and nutritious snack option. Made with peanut butter, protein powder, and a touch of sweetness, they are easy to customize and perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup peanut butter (or allergy-friendly sub)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened protein powder of choice (90 grams)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
- 1/2 tsp salt
Optional:
- 4 oz melted chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix all ingredients except optional chocolate chips to form a dough.
- Shape the Bars: Either shape the dough into bars by hand or smooth it into a lined 8×8 pan. Refrigerate until chilled, then cut into bars.
- Add Chocolate Coating (Optional): If desired, spread the melted chocolate over the pan before chilling. Alternatively, dip the individual bars into the chocolate sauce and chill to set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein bars, homemade, snack, peanut butter, protein powder
