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Easy 5-Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars

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Make simple, no-bake peanut butter protein bars using only five ingredients. These bars are quick to prepare and great for meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey or maple syrup. Mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Stir in the protein powder until a thick dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add one teaspoon of water at a time until it holds together.
  4. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Use the back of a spatula to flatten the surface.
  5. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
  6. Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed base and spread evenly.
  7. Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  8. Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and cut them into 10 even squares.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • If you prefer a different flavor, swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
  • Store the finished bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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