These homemade peanut butter protein bars are a game-changer! They’re not just any protein bars – they’re the best ones you’ll ever make right in your kitchen. With simple ingredients and a sweet touch, they’re a breeze to whip up and much cheaper than what you find at the store!
Crafted in a food processor, our peanut butter protein bars stand out as the top choice online. They’re a blend of peanut butter, dates, oat flour, and protein powder – all recognizable ingredients you can trust.
If you’re a fan of our peanut butter protein balls, get ready to fall in love with these protein bars! They boast the same flavor as Perfect Bars but without the mystery ingredients.
I love prepping a batch of these protein bars and popping them in the freezer for a quick post-workout refuel. They even double as a guilt-free dessert any time of day!
Homemade Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 5 Medjool dates pitted
- 1 cup all-natural drippy peanut butter
- 1.5 cups ground oat flour
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup water adjust as needed
**Optional Topping:**
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- Coarse sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Start by lining a 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Any size works, but smaller dishes mean thicker bars.
- In a high-speed food processor, combine dates, peanut butter, oat flour, honey, vanilla extract, and protein powder. Process until smooth, adding water as needed until you get a cookie dough-like consistency.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared baking dish and press it evenly.
- For the chocolate topping, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together, then pour over the bars. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Freeze the bars for 30 minutes to an hour until the chocolate sets.
- Once set, slice and store in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Ensure your Medjool dates are soft for easy blending.
- Opt for drippy peanut butter for best results.
- A high-speed food processor ensures a smooth consistency.
- Use any size pan you have on hand.
- Adjust water or oat flour to achieve the right consistency: more for dry, less for wet.