No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Fudgy no-bake chocolate peanut butter protein bars made with dates, oats, whey protein, chia seeds, and peanut butter, set in the fridge until firm. Makes 16 bars at 216 calories each with 9.5 grams of protein per bar.
Ingredients
- 16 dates
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups oats
- ½ cup isolated whey lightly packed
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup cocoa unsweetened
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a glass measuring cup place the dates and the water.
- Microwave on high for one minute. Mash with a fork.
- Microwave on high for another minute. Mash with a fork until a paste forms. Return to microwave if they need more softening.
- Stir in the peanut butter and milk.
- In a large bowl, place the oats, whey, chia seeds, cocoa, and chocolate chips.
- Pour in the peanut butter mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Line a 9x9 pan with plastic wrap.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan.
- Refrigerate for ½ an hour.
- Cut into 16 bars.
- Wrap each bar in plastic wrap and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.5g | Protein: 9.5g | Fat: 11.5g | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 9g
Servings: 16
Calories: 216kcal
