Name: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (90g); ½ cup peanut butter (120g); 2 Tbsp chia seeds (20g); 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed (20g); 1/4 cup honey (85g); 1 oz semisweet chocolate (30g)

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These No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars are rich, chewy and packed with wholesome ingredients. These healthy squares make the perfect healthier high-protein snack that’s also high in fiber. With creamy peanut butter, oats, seeds and a layer of dark chocolate, they’re easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep.

Our Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars are a delicious, satisfying snack. We like them for the sustained energy they provide. Slowly savoring one of these bars, and ensuring you’re hydrated with water, is a great way to fuel your midday energy slump, for example.

Make Ahead Tips

Store the Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- If freezing, separate the layers with baking paper to prevent sticking and thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before enjoying.

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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Makes: 8 bars

Per bar: Protein: ~9g Fiber: ~6g

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats (90g)
½ cup peanut butter (120g)
2 Tbsp chia seeds (20g)
2 Tbsp ground flaxseed (20g)
1/8 cup honey (40g)
1 oz dark or semisweet chocolate (30g)

Method

Easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars — Stir until well mixed.

how to make No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars — 2. Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined baking tin.

3. Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein squares — 4. Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the top.

5. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until firm.

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

These No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars are rich, chewy and packed with wholesome ingredients. These healthy squares make the perfect healthier high-protein snack with 9 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber. With creamy peanut butter, oats, seeds and a layer of dark chocolate, they’re easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep.

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Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats (90g)
½ cup peanut butter (120g)
2 Tbsp chia seeds (20g)
2 Tbsp ground flaxseed (20g)
1/4 cup honey (85g)
1 oz semisweet chocolate (30g)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, ground flaxseed and honey until well mixed.
Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined or non-stick baking tin.
Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the top.
Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until firm.
Slice into 12 squares and serve.