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No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars with Chocolate Chips

These delicious no-bake peanut butter protein bars are gluten-free, sweetened with natural ingredients, and easy to make!
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 255kcal
Author Amee

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon good quality vanilla extract
  • ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 5-6 pitted Medjool dates
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 140 g vanilla whey protein powder
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • Optional But Highly Recommended:
  • 3 oz good quality dark chocolate (70%) melted, for drizzling on top
  • 2 tbsp pecans finely chopped for sprinkling on top of the chocolate drizzle

Instructions

  • Combine dates, cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon,salt, and almond milk in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and add peanut butter.
  • Blend until smooth, stir in protein powder and oat flour until thoroughly combined (I used my stand mixer on low speed for this step).
  • Stir in mini chocolate chips.
  • Line a 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper, making sure to leave enough on the side to easily lift the bars out of the pan
  • Spoon the peanut butter bar mixture into the pan and smooth out evenly, with a spreading knife or spatula, to distribute in the pan.
  • Freeze for at least 2 hours to set.
  • Lift the bar mixture out of the pan by lifting up the sides of the parchment and place it onto a cutting board.
  • Slice into 12 bars, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with pecans. Store in the freezer in an airtight container for the best texture. Enjoy straight from the freezer!

Notes

Chocolate drizzle and pecans are not included in the macros. You can use a high-quality sugar-free chocolate bar, like Lily's, for the drizzle if preferred.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg