Chocolate Protein Bars

These Chocolate Protein Bars are SO EASY! Packed with protein and rich chocolate flavor, they make the perfect healthy snack or post-workout treat.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time1 15

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy, Gluten-Free, Healthy, No-Bake, Protein, Snack

Servings: 12 servings

2 cups oat flour gluten-free if needed
1 cup coconut flour sifted; can be substituted with almond flour or more oat flour
1 cup protein powder choose your favorite flavor
2 tablespoons cocoa powder for that rich chocolate flavor
1 cup peanut butter or any nut/seed butter of your choice
1 cup maple syrup can also use agave nectar, honey, or brown rice syrup
1 tablespoon milk of choice to help bring everything together

Start by lining an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Allow some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, coconut flour, protein powder, and cocoa powder. Whisk them together until well combined.
In another bowl, mix together the peanut butter, maple syrup, and milk of choice. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use your spatula to mix everything together until a thick dough forms.
Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan. Use your spatula or your hands to press the mixture evenly into the pan.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour to help the bars firm up and make them easier to cut.
Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares or rectangles, and enjoy!

Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Customize bars by adding chocolate chips, nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.
Use plant-based protein powder and vegan sweeteners to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain a chewy texture.
If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more flour instead of liquid to achieve the right consistency.