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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bar 1

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars (No Bake!)

Mary
Whip up these no‑bake chocolate peanut butter protein bars in minutes! Packed with plant‑based protein, natural sweetness, and rich flavor, they’re the perfect grab‑and‑go snack or post‑workout boost.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Energy Bar
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (one for the base, one for the caramel layer)
  • Measuring cups and spoons (for accuracy)
  • Whisk or spatula (to mix smoothly)
  • Small saucepan or microwave‑safe bowl (for melting cacao butter)
  • Lined baking dish or container (to press and set the bars)
  • Sharp knife (for clean slicing once chilled)

Ingredients
  

For the Bars

  • 95 g Vegan chocolate protein powder
  • 45 g Oat flour
  • 25 g Peanut flour
  • 25 g Date syrup
  • 25 g Tahini
  • 150 ml Oat milk
  • 10 ml Melted cacao butter

For the Peanut Caramel

  • 80 ml Oat milk
  • 60 g Peanut flour
  • 50 ml Date syrup
  • 10 ml Melted cacao butter

Instructions
 

  • Mix the dry base – In a bowl, whisk together the protein powder, peanut flour, and oat flour until evenly combined.
  • Add wet ingredients – Stir in the date syrup, tahini, and plant‑based milk until the mixture starts to come together.
    Stir in the date syrup, tahini, and plant‑based milk until the mixture starts to come together.
  • Enrich the dough – Pour in the melted cacao butter and add a little extra oat flour if needed. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
    Pour in the melted cacao butter and add a little extra oat flour if needed. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
  • Shape the base – Press the mixture firmly into a small lined container, smoothing the top with a spatula.
    Press the mixture firmly into a small lined container, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Make the caramel layer – In a separate bowl, whisk oat milk, peanut flour, date syrup, and melted cacao butter until thick and creamy.
  • Assemble & chill – Spread the caramel evenly over the base, then place the container in the freezer for 3–4 hours to set.
    Spread the caramel evenly over the base, then place the container in the freezer for 3–4 hours to set.
  • Slice & serve – Once firm, cut into 12 bars. Each bar is packed with protein and ready to enjoy as a snack or post‑workout boost.
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