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Protein Bars
Delicious homemade protein bars that are easy to customize with your favorite flavors and optional chocolate coating.
Ingredients
Base ingredients
- 1.5 cups peanut butter (or allergy-friendly sub)
- 0.75 cup protein powder ((90g))
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 4 oz melted chocolate chips (optional)
Flavor ideas
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except optional chocolate until a dough forms.
- Shape into bars or press into an 8x8 lined pan.
- Refrigerate until chilled, then cut into bars.
- For optional coating, spread melted chocolate over bars or dip bars into chocolate, then chill to set.
Notes
Make sure to use a protein powder you like the taste of. Feel free to customize flavors and add mix-ins.