Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars – No Bake
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Looking for a sweet and tasty homemade protein bar recipe that’s easy to make? Check out these Healthy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars with the option of a white or chocolate ganache on top! Vegan-friendly & delish!
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Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
- In just a few simple steps, you can make these delicious no bake peanut butter protein bars that are perfect for any time of day!
- Protein bars are a fast way to get protein when you’re in a hurry. They give your body important building blocks called amino acids, which help fix your muscles and keep you from feeling hungry and perfect for a pre or post workout!
- Grab this yummy snack whenever you need one. They will make you feel full and energized on the go.
- These Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars consists of a chewy and fudgy peanut butter bar that tastes like peanut butter cookie dough but it’s more dense.
- This homemade protein bar recipe is made with all natural and delicious ingredients that we love: almond flour, coconut flour, vanilla protein powder and peanut butter, agave/maple syrup, vegan butter, almond milk, vanilla extract and non-dairy chocolate!
Ingredients You Need
Peanut Butter Bars
- almond flour
- coconut flour
- vanilla protein powder
- peanut butter or if you prefer any nut butter will work
- vegan butter, melted
- agave syrup or maple syrup
- almond milk or any non-dairy milk
- vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
- dairy-free white chocolate chips, or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- dairy-free milk
TOPPINGS
- spelt pretzels
- salty cashews, almonds, pistachios
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
vegan protein bar recipe
- Line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and vanilla protein powder. Add in the melted vegan butter and peanut butter and stir until well combined.
- Next, add the agave/maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until all ingredients are well combined and form a dough-like consistency.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan and place the pan in the freezer and let it set for at least 45 minutes.
- While the mixture is firming up in the freezer, prepare the chocolate ganache.
Chocolate Ganache
- Melt the chocolate in a microwaveable bowl, microwaving in 30-second increments, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is fully melted. Add in the almond milk and stir until fully incorporated and smooth.
- If you don’t want ganache and just want chocolate on top, omit the almond milk all together.
ASSEMBLE THE BARS
- Once the bars are firm, remove them from the freezer. spread the chocolate ganache over the top in an even layer and place in freezer or refrigerator for 15 minutes for the chocolate to firm up, but overall it will stay soft because it’s ganache.
- Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and cut them into bars or squares on a cutting board.
- Store the bars in the refrigerator to maintain their shape.
Storing Peanut Butter Protein Bars
- Store these chocolate peanut butter protein bars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks wrapped tightly or in a sealed bag or container. They make a great quick snack!
- You can also store them in the freezer for up to 1 month in a freezer-safe bag.
These awesome chocolate peanut butter protein bars offer a convenient and wholesome delicious, no-fuss snack. Next time you’re craving a snack, why not try making this easy vegan protein bar recipe that’s healthy all the way around? Your body will thank you and so will your sweet tooth!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
This healthy, no bake vegan chocolate peanut butter protein bars recipe has an option for a white or chocolate ganache! Easy homemade snack!
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Bars
- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ¾ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup peanut butter or if you prefer any nut butter will work
- ⅓ cup vegan butter melted
- ⅓ cup agave syrup or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon almond milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup dairy-free white chocolate chips or dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free milk or non-dairy milk of choice
Instructions
Peanut Butter Bars
- Line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and vanilla protein powder. Add in the melted vegan butter and peanut butter and stir until well combined.
- Next, add the agave/maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until all ingredients are well combined and form a dough-like consistency.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan and place the pan in the freezer and let it set for at least 45 minutes.
- While the mixture is firming up in the freezer, prepare the chocolate ganache.
Chocolate Ganache
- Melt the chocolate in a microwaveable bowl, microwaving in 30-second increments, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is fully melted. Add in the almond milk and stir until fully incorporated and smooth.
- If you don't want ganache and just want chocolate on top, omit the almond milk all together.
Adding the Chocolate Ganache
- Once the bars are firm, remove them from the freezer. spread the chocolate ganache over the top in an even layer and place in freezer or refrigerator for 15 minutes for the chocolate to firm up, but overall it will stay soft because it's ganache.
- Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and cut them into bars or squares on a cutting board.
- Store the bars in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain their shape.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2mg
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Recipe slightly modified from Upbeet & Kaleing it!
