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Easy 5-Ingredient Protein Bars (Peanut Butter Chocolate!): A No-Bake, High-Protein Snack for Busy Days


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

🥜 1 ¼ cups creamy salted peanut butter
🌴 5 medjool dates, pitted
🌱 2/3 cup hemp seeds
🌾 1/3 cup chia seeds
💪 1/3-1/2 cup protein powder (your choice of flavor)
🍫 (Optional Topping) 1/4 cup dairy-free dark chocolate, chopped
🥥 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
🍫 1 Tbsp cacao nibs


Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine peanut butter and pitted dates; pulse until mixed.
2. Add hemp seeds, chia seeds, and protein powder; pulse until a cookie dough-like texture forms.
3. Adjust consistency by adding more dry ingredients if too wet, or more nut butter if too dry.
4. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spread the mixture evenly.
5. Freeze for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
6. (Optional) Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil, drizzle over bars, and sprinkle with cacao nibs.
7. Cut into 12 bars and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 1 month.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 20 minutes, Servings: 12, Calories: 276, Net Carbs: 16.7g, Fats: 19.4g, Protein: 14.1g