Description
If you’ve been searching for a snack that’s quick, satisfying, and customizable, these protein bars are about to become your new go-to. With only four simple ingredients, you can whip them up in minutes and play around with endless flavor options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter (or swap for another nut/seed butter if needed)
- ¾ cup protein powder (about 90g)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey (use a keto-friendly syrup for low-carb bars)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 oz chocolate chips, melted (optional but highly recommended)
👉 Check out the flavor variations earlier in this post for fun ways to switch things up!
Instructions
- Choose your protein powder wisely. Since the taste really comes through, pick one you enjoy. Unsweetened works best here, but flavored powders can add an extra twist.
- Mix it all together. In a bowl, combine the nut butter, protein powder, sweetener, and salt. Stir until a dough-like mixture forms.
- Shape the bars. Either press the dough into a parchment-lined 8×8 pan or roll and shape them into individual bars with your hands.
- Optional chocolate coating. If you want to level things up, melt the chocolate and pour it over the pressed dough before chilling. For extra silky chocolate, stir in 2 teaspoons of oil before spreading. Alternatively, dip each bar one by one for a more indulgent bite.
- Chill & slice. Pop the pan into the fridge until firm, then cut into bars. If you dipped them individually, let them set on a tray before digging in.
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 5.8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg