High-Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Delicious and satisfying protein bars that taste like a treat but are packed with protein to fuel your day.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

275 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.42/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1cupRolled Oats(Use gluten-free if needed)

£0.20

1scoopVanilla Protein Powder(Whey or Vegan protein powder)

£0.75

2tablespoonsUnsweetened Cocoa Powder

£0.15

0.5cupPeanut Butter(Natural peanut butter preferred)

£0.60

0.3cupMaple Syrup(Or honey)

£0.80

0.3cupAlmond Milk(Or any milk of your choice)

£0.15

0.3cupChocolate Chips(Optional, for topping)

£0.50

2tablespoonsChopped Peanuts(Optional, for topping)

£0.25

Total Cost

£3.40

£0.42 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and cocoa powder.
3.
In a separate bowl, mix together the peanut butter, maple syrup, and almond milk until smooth.
4.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is combined.
5.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
6.
Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped peanuts on top (optional).
7.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden and the center is set.
8.
Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (65g)

275 kcal / 1151 kJ

Carbs

22g

8% of RDA

Fat

15g

21% of RDA

Protein

16g

32% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

9 g

10% of RDA

Sodium

50 mg

2% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For chewier bars, underbake slightly.

Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

You can substitute the peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter.

Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.

Cooking Equipment

8x8 inch baking pan

Mixing bowl

Oven

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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