Frequently asked questions
So, we’ve created our own homemade protein bar recipe! This one comes out so tasty: it’s nutty and chocolaty, with just the right sweet and savory combination. They take just 15 minutes to whip up, and you can store them in the fridge for weeks! As you might expect, these are a huge hit with the family. “Love them! We eat a lot of Perfect bars and this is such a good substitute. I love that it’s not only cheaper, but I know what’s in it.” -Ruth
Protein powder: Use your favorite brand; plain protein powder seems to work best flavor-wise, but you can also use vanilla. We used this Orgain brand protein powder. Natural creamy peanut butter: The brand we use has some added salt but no added sugar. You can substitute almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower butter as desired. Pure maple syrup: We like maple syrup labeled “Grade A: Dark Color and Robust Taste,” since we find it has the best flavor. Almond flour: This helps to round out the flavor and texture. If you prefer you can use oat flour, but the texture will be a bit more tough. Coconut oil: After a few rounds of testing, we found coconut oil helps to make a soft texture for the bars. Vanilla extract: This is optional, but we like the pureness in flavor that it gives; it helps to mask some of the protein powder flavor. Dark chocolate chips: A thin coating of chocolate covers the top; you can also double it for a treat variation. Sea salt: One of our recipe testers suggested topping with flaky sea salt and other testers loved it! It’s optional, but it makes a great sweet and salty combo.
One recipe tester tried this and make it in an 8″ x 8″ pan. She loved the more chocolaty flavor and said they tasted like “Reese’s peanut butter cups”!
Learn how to choose protein powder brands. Here’s what we referenced on How to Choose the Healthiest Protein Powder. Need recommendations? After reading through that article, we’ve been using this protein powder and like the flavor — it’s not too artificial.
These Energy Balls also feature peanut butter and protein powder, or try chocolaty No Bake Energy Bites This Healthy Chocolate Pudding Snack and Yogurt Bowls are packed with protein from Greek yogurt This Vanilla Protein Smoothie is also loaded with protein Try our Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars, Homemade Granola Bars, or fan-favorite “Bliss Bites” Healthy No-Bake Cookies
5 from 6 reviews We like maple syrup labeled “Grade A: Dark Color and Robust Taste” — we find it has the best flavor. The recipe as written uses a thin layer of chocolate for a healthy snack. For a chocolate PB dessert variation, use 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips. When you use more chocolate, you can also make it in an 8 x 8 pan for a more even chocolate to peanut butter ratio. We have not tested this recipe with other nut butters, but it should work with almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter.
