My Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein and Fiber Bars taste like a sweet treat while being packed with healthy fats, 8 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber. They’re made with clean, whole food ingredients and incredibly easy to pull together!
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Give me all of the chocolate peanut butter goodness! I’m here for this combo, and even more here for the fact that this particular recipe (that showcases the sweet treat duo so well) is packed with solid, whole food ingredients and REALLY great macros. We’re talking 8 grams of protein, 3 grams of protein, 10 grams of healthy fat, 12 grams of nets carbohydrates, and 176 calories per bar.
If you’re looking for more high protein snacks that taste like dessert, take a peek at our energy balls: Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls, Chocolate Date Balls, Blueberry Muffin Energy Balls, and Key Lime Pie Energy Balls.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s ideal for meal prep – this recipe is the easiest to meal prep! It’s quick to pull together and when you’re done, you’ve got 24 servings to snack on all week long.
- It’s delicious – what’s better than the classic chocolate peanut butter combo? This recipe makes eating protein and fiber really enjoyable!
Protein Bar Ingredients
You’ll need 9 ingredients total for this recipe, and I’d be willing to bet that you have a couple of them (at least) on hand already. Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.
- Protein powder – feel free to use any vanilla protein powder that you love. That said, if you’re in the market for a really delicious, high quality protein powder, Equip protein is always our choice.
- Ground flaxseed – be sure to purchase ground flaxseed (also known as flaxseed meal) at the store! If you can’t find it, you can buy whole flaxseed and grind it yourself in a blender or food processor.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations and Modifications
- Use almond butter – if you prefer almond butter (or just have plenty of it on hand), feel free to use that instead of peanut butter.
- Make it dairy-free – simply use coconut oil instead of butter to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Make it gluten-free – this recipe is gluten-free as is!
How to Make Protein and Fiber Bars
This high protein and fiber recipe could not be any easier. Follow along below for the full, super easy how-to.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour the oats and peanuts onto a rimmed baking sheet, and bake for 12 minutes, until just toasted.
Step 2: Add the butter, peanut butter, and honey together in a small sauce pot. Bring to a low simmer, scraping the bottom as it cooks. Once the mixture is running thin and the butter has melted, remove from the heat.
Step 3: In a large bowl, mix the toasted oats and peanuts with the chia, flax, and melted peanut butter mixture. Stir until just combined, and then add the protein powder and stir again.
Step 4: Press the mixture into a 9×13 pan, pressing down with the bottom of a cup or measuring cup. Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
Step 5: Add the chocolate chips to the top and press into the mixture.
Step 6: Let the bars cool completely and then cut into 24 pieces.
Recipe Tips
- You’ll need 1½ cups plus 1 tablespoon of protein powder for this recipe. Use any brand that you love!
How to Serve
Enjoy these bars as-is for a healthy, loaded, wholesome snack for you and your family. You can also enjoy these high protein and fiber bars as a sweet component to complement a savory egg-forward breakfast (think: roasted veggie breakfast casserole).
How to Store
Store your protein and fiber bars in the fridge. When you’re ready to enjoy, either grab a bar straight from the fridge or let it sit out for 10-15 minutes to soften a bit first. They’re great either way!
Frequently Asked Questions
Homemade protein bars are definitely more cost effective! You’ll buy the ingredients once and have enough for several rounds of the bars.
Yes, we think so! These bars, specifically, are loaded with healthy fats, energizing carbs, and a solid amount of both protein and fiber.
The ingredients in this recipe really help the bars to stick together (the peanut butter, butter, and honey mixture acts as a binder). Another helpful note is to press the mixture into the 9×13 pan with either your hands or the back of a measuring cup.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein and Fiber Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup peanuts, shelled
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup butter
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 5 scoops (1½ cups plus 1 tablespoon) protein powder of choice *See Note 1
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour the oats and peanuts onto a rimmed baking sheet, and bake for 12 minutes, until just toasted.
- Add the butter, peanut butter, and honey together in a small sauce pot. Bring to a low simmer, scraping the bottom as it cooks. Once the mixture is running thin and the butter has melted, remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, mix the toasted oats and peanuts with the chia, flax, and melted peanut butter mixture. Stir until just combined, and then add the protein powder and stir again.
- Press the mixture into a 9×13 pan, pressing down with the bottom of a cup or measuring cup. Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
- Add the chocolate chips to the top and press into the mixture.
- Let the bars cool completely and then cut into 24 pieces.
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