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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars

A stack of homemade, chewy protein bars studded with mini chocolate chips resting on a white marble surface.
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Make these easy, no-bake protein bars at home. They use simple ingredients, taste better than store-bought options, and are perfect for meal prep or a quick post-workout snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and protein powder. Mix them well.
  3. Add the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  4. Mix everything together until a thick, uniform dough forms. If the mixture seems too dry, add almond milk one teaspoon at a time until it comes together.
  5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Use the back of a spatula or your hands to press it down firmly to create a dense bar.
  7. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are firm.
  8. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the block of bars out of the pan.
  9. Cut the block into 10 to 12 equal protein bars.
  10. Store the homemade protein bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

  • For a lower sugar option, use a sugar-free sweetener substitute for the honey.
  • If you prefer a firmer bar, chill them longer or store them in the freezer.
  • You can swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor profile.

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