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Protein bars with chocolate topping and peanut butter oat base on parchment paper showing chewy homemade texture

Easy No-Bake Protein Bars

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Aliana Recipes
Easy No-Bake Protein Bars are chewy, chocolatey, and packed with protein. Made with peanut butter, oats, and protein powder, these homemade bars are ready in 15 minutes — perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or healthy snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings:12 bar
Course:Breakfast, Dessert, Post-Workout, Snack
Cuisine:American, Healthy
Calories:185kcal
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Natural peanut butter Or almond butter
  • ⅓ cup Honey or maple syrup For sweetness
  • 1 cup Vanilla protein powder Any flavor works
  • 1 cup Rolled oats Old-fashioned oats
  • ¼ cup Mini chocolate chips Optional for base
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate chips For topping
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil Helps chocolate melt smoothly
  • 1 pinch Salt For flavor balance

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 inch pan For pressing and chilling the bars
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining base ingredients
  • 1 Microwave-safe bowl For melting chocolate topping
  • 1 Parchment paper To line the pan for easy removal

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey until smooth and well combined. Add the protein powder, oats, and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is evenly combined and forms a thick, sticky dough.
  2. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture to the pan and press it down firmly and evenly with your hands or the back of a spoon. Make sure it's compact and level.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth. Pour the chocolate over the pressed base and spread evenly.
  4. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is completely set and the bars are firm. Once chilled, lift the parchment paper out of the pan and cut into 12 bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 55gCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

The magic of these no-bake protein bars is in the chewy peanut butter base and smooth chocolate topping. They taste like a candy bar but fuel your body with protein and whole grains. Store them in the fridge so they stay firm and fresh.