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High Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

These homemade snack bars combine the richness of peanut butter and dark chocolate, packed with protein and perfect for a quick treat anytime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use smooth, creamy peanut butter for best results.
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt Can use sea salt or Himalayan pink salt.
Topping Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter (for topping)
  • to taste flaky sea salt (for finishing) Use as garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing paper to hang over two opposite sides.
  2. In a large bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and honey, stirring until smooth. Microwave for about 20 seconds if peanut butter is too thick.
  3. Add rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and kosher salt to the peanut butter mixture. Stir until fully combined, ensuring no dry patches remain.
  4. Press the oat and peanut butter mixture into the prepared pan evenly and firmly.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  6. Pour the chocolate topping over the base layer and spread it evenly. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until fully set.
  8. Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and slice into 12 equal pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

These bars keep well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Perfect for make-ahead snacks!