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melted dar chocolate topped on Easy Homemade Protein Bars

Homemade Protein Bars with Chocolate and Peanuts

Creamy, chocolatey homemade protein bars with a soft inside and crunchy texture. Perfect as a high protein snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time in Freezer 1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Calories: 172kcal
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  • 3 scoops whey protein (90 g)
  • 1 scoop pea protein (30 g)
  • 2/5 cups oat milk (100ml)
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 dates (120 g, pitted)
  • 2 tbs. salted peanuts (20g)
  • 30 g dark chocolate chips
  • 3-4 tbs. soy crispies (10g)

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix oat milk, vanilla extract, whey protein, and pea protein
    Oat milk poured into bowl for Easy Homemade Protein Bars
  2. Stir until a thick but soft consistency forms
    stired ingredients of Homemade Protein Bars together in a bowl
  3. Pour the mixture evenly into a lined container
  4. Place one date on top of each bar
    Date placed on top of easy Homemade Protein Bars
  5. Sprinkle peanuts and optional soy crispies over the surface
    Easy Homemade Protein Bars topped with dates and penuts
  6. Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle it on top
    melted dar chocolate topped on Easy Homemade Protein Bars
  7. Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour until firm
    Easy Homemade Protein Bars ready to freeze
  8. Cut into 6 bars and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before eating

Equipment

  • lined container or small dish

Notes

  • The mixture is naturally soft and spreadable before freezing
  • You can also use it as a protein chocolate spread instead of bars
  • Freezing is essential to create a bar texture
  • Bars stay soft and melt slightly at room temperature
  • Best texture after 5 to 10 minutes outside the freezer
Calories: 172 Protein: 19g Carbohydrates: 12,4g Fat: 5g