Homemade Protein Bars (4 Ingredients!)

Homemade Protein Bars (4 Ingredients!)

These homemade protein bars need just four ingredients to make and are healthier and better tasting than anything store bought! Watch how I make this in my kitchen in the video below!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 6

Servings servings

Calories 206kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1/4 cup coconut flour
1 3/4 cups protein powder * See notes
3/4 cup peanut butter Can sub for any nut or seed butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 cups chocolate chips Optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Line a deep pan with parchment paper and set aside. For thicker bars, use an 8 x 8-inch pan. For thinner bars, use any size bigger.
In a large mixing bowl, add your dry ingredients and mix well.
In a small mixing bowl, melt your peanut butter with sticky sweetener until combined. Add to dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. The batter will be crumbly, so add water slowly until it becomes workable.
Transfer protein bar batter into the lined baking dish and press firmly in place. Refrigerate or freeze until firm. Once firm, cut into bars and cover in optional chocolate and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Protein powder: I prefer using casein, brown rice, or paleo protein powder. I never recommend whey because its texture is incredibly sticky, and it doesn't form well.

Liquid: If the batter is too thick/crumbly, add water/milk until a firm batter remains. Some protein powder brands need up to one full cup.

Nutritional information: Calculating without the chocolate coating.

TO STORE: Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Protein bars store well in the refrigerator, too! Let them sit at room temperature for several minutes before enjoying.

TO FREEZE: Freeze in a sealable container for up to 6 months.

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