Print

Chocolate-Coated Homemade Protein Bars Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 62 reviews

These homemade protein bars are a simple and nutritious snack made with peanut butter, protein powder, and natural sweeteners. They can be easily customized with your favorite flavors and optionally coated in melted chocolate for an indulgent touch. Perfect for on-the-go energy boosts or post-workout fuel.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup peanut butter or allergy-friendly substitute
  • 3/4 cup protein powder (90g)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Optional

  • 4 oz melted chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp oil (to mix with chocolate for smoother coating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, protein powder, maple syrup or honey, and salt. Stir thoroughly until a thick, dough-like mixture forms.
  2. Shape the bars: Either shape the mixture into bars by hand or press it evenly into a lined 8×8 inch pan for a uniform slab to be cut later.
  3. Add chocolate coating (optional): If using, melt the chocolate chips and optionally stir in 2 teaspoons of oil to create a smoother chocolate sauce. Spread this melted chocolate evenly over the formed bars in the pan or dip each shaped bar individually into the chocolate.
  4. Chill: Refrigerate the bars, or the pan if using mold style, until chilled and firm, usually around an hour or more.
  5. Serve: If made in a pan, cut into bars once set. Enjoy your protein bars as a healthy snack.

Notes

  • Ensure you like the flavor of your protein powder, as it impacts the taste significantly.
  • If you want a smoother chocolate coating, mix oil into the melted chocolate.
  • These bars can be customized with different protein powder flavors and sweeteners.
  • Keep refrigerated for best texture and freshness.
  • This recipe pairs well with other high-protein snacks like Protein Banana Bread and Chickpea Cookie Dough Dip.

Keywords: protein bars, healthy snack, peanut butter bars, no-bake protein bars, homemade protein bars, vegan protein bars, quick protein snack

Find it online: https://dishedbydana.com/chocolate-coated-homemade-protein-bars-recipe/