Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars (No-Bake!)
Salty and sweet chocolate peanut butter protein bars are easy to make for an on-the-go snack or dessert. The base is a smooth and creamy peanut butter filling and it’s topped with a crisp dark chocolate coating with peanut swirls and hints of himalayan salt. The best part is there is no baking involved! These are so good it’s hard to eat just one.
What Readers Say:
” Can’t stop eating it! Our whole family loved it… From teenagers to grandparents! Better than a candy bar!!”
-Tricia
Ingredients
Ingredient notes:
- Peanut Butter: I recommend using a salted peanut butter. If it’s not naturally salted you can add 1/4 tsp salt. It really elevates the flavor of the bars.
- Maple Syrup
- Non-dairy Milk: I use soy or almond milk.
- Almond Flour: Helps create a thicker texture.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Powder: I love Vedge protein powder!
- Dark Chocolate: I used chocolate chips. Melt in the microwave for ~30 seconds in intervals of 10 seconds, stirring in between.
- Coarse Salt: Optional but gives a great flavor to the bars
See recipe card for full list of ingredients.
▶︎Looking for more high protein recipes? Try out this Cookies & Cream Protein Shake or delicious Peanut Butter Protein Cups!
How to Make Chocolate PB Protein Bars:
- Start by mixing your peanut butter, maple syrup, and milk.
- Add in protein powder and almond flour and mix into a dough.
- Press in parchment lined bread pan (~8½x4½ inches) with a spoon or fingers.
- Spread a layer of melted chocolate on top.
- Dot with peanut butter and swirl with a fork.
- Sprinkle coarse salt.
- Freeze 30 minutes and then cut into 8 squares.
- Enjoy!
❓Recipe FAQs
You could substitute with a plain chocolate protein powder instead of Chocolate PB. You can also try a chocolate mocha flavor that would create some delicious bars!
I love to keep in a container in the fridge or freezer. They are actually perfect right out of the freezer for a delicious treat.
You can also use your protein powder to make protein powder ice cream (with a delish peanut butter flavor- yum!).
Love chocolate? Try out this whipped tofu chocolate mousse that is super easy to make and also high protein!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter (+ 1-2 tbsp more for topping)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp non-dairy milk such as almond or soy
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Powder of choice (non-dairy) *can also use plain chocolate flavor
- 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate
- Optional topping: Coarse salt or Himalayan salt
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, start by mixing together peanut butter, maple syrup, and non-dairy milk until well combined.3/4 cup natural peanut butter (+ 1-2 tbsp more for topping), 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tbsp non-dairy milk
- Add in almond flour and protein powder and mix well. It will be thicker like cookie dough (I used my hands at the end to help combine it).1/4 cup almond flour, 3/4 cup Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Powder of choice
- In a loaf pan (standard size: 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches), lay out parchment paper. Press down peanut butter protein mixture. Drizzle on top the melted dark chocolate and spread evenly with a spoon or butter knife.1/4 cup melted dark chocolate
- Warm 1-2 tbsp peanut butter (to create a meltier texture), place 4-5 dots on top of the melted chocolate and swirl some with a fork on top.
- Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired.
- Freeze for 30 minutes and then cut into 8 squares or 6 long bars, depending on your preference.
- Store in refrigerator in container for 7 days.
Can’t stop eating it! Our whole family loved it… From teenagers to grandparents! Better than a candy bar!!
Hi Tricia! So glad you (and others) enjoy them! 🙂
I’ve served this to four different groups of people and each one of them asked for the recipe!
Awww Thanks so much Tricia!! I’m so glad people have enjoyed it!!