Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars
These Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with protein.Made with oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips.An easy no bake snack perfect for meal prep and busy days.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 1½ tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons flax meal
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 1⅔ cups old fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
- Flaked salt for topping
Instructions
- Spray or line an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30–45 seconds until softened, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, flax meal, protein powder, and oats until fully combined.
- Let the mixture cool slightly before folding in shredded coconut and mini chocolate chips.
- Press the Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips and flaked salt on top.
- Chill or freeze for 10–15 minutes until firm.
- Slice into bars or squares and serve.
Notes
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a different flavor.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips for a dairy-free version.
- Add chia seeds or hemp hearts for extra nutrition.
- These bars pair perfectly with smoothies or coffee.