{"id":329,"date":"2024-04-17T20:32:03","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T20:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/?p=329"},"modified":"2025-03-12T16:15:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T16:15:38","slug":"peanut-butter-protein-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/17\/peanut-butter-protein-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut Butter Protein Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"934\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/protein-bars-1-700x934-1.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: auto;margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>These EASY Peanut Butter Protein Bars are healthy, delicious and made with just a few simple ingredients with zero baking required!  They come together in under 10 minutes!<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1601\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/protein-bars-1-1200x1601-1.jpg\" alt=\"These EASY Peanut Butter Protein Bars are healthy, delicious and made with just a few simple ingredients with zero baking required!  They come together in under 10 minutes!\" class=\"wp-image-23332\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-save-recipe cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-container one-line save-recipe wpforms-location-save_recipe_block wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-19619\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-head-container\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-title\">Want to save this recipe?<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpforms-description\">Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you&#8217;ll get new recipes from us every week!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-hidden\" id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-container\">\n<div id=\"wpforms-19619-field_4-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"4\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-19619-field_4\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<div id=\"wpforms-19619-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-19619-field_1\">Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<div id=\"wpforms-19619-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-hidden\" data-field-id=\"2\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wpforms-19619-field_3-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-hidden\" data-field-id=\"3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-recaptcha-container wpforms-is-turnstile\">\n<div class=\"g-recaptcha\" data-sitekey=\"0x4AAAAAAAaqkQUkr_fKutcB\" data-action=\"FormID-19619\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpforms-submit-container\"><button type=\"submit\" name=\"wpforms[submit]\" id=\"wpforms-submit-19619\" class=\"wpforms-submit wp-element-button\" data-alt-text=\"Sending...\" data-submit-text=\"Save\" value=\"wpforms-submit\">Save<\/button><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wpforms\/assets\/images\/submit-spin.svg\" class=\"wpforms-submit-spinner\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" alt=\"Loading\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>  <!-- .wpforms-container --><\/div>\n<p>There is nothing better than chocolate and peanut butter together and these peanut butter protein bars make the perfect healthy snack that comes together in under 10 minutes!  I love keeping these bars in the fridge (or freezer) then just grabbing one when I want something to snack on or need a post-workout treat.  So much better than store-bought bars that have that awful chalky texture and taste.  These are delicious and much better for you!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You&#8217;ll Love this Recipe<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Packed with 9 grams of protein per bar for the perfect healthy snack you can meal prep each week!<\/li>\n<li>Easily made in just 10 minutes with zero baking required.<\/li>\n<li>Minimal ingredients used for delicious protein bars that taste way better (and better for you) than store-bought protein bars.<\/li>\n<li>You can also use this recipe to make peanut butter protein balls or protein cookie dough!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1640\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/protein-bars-22-1200x1640-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23348\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>almond flour<\/strong> &#8211; nutrient dense flour packed with protein that helps these bars hold their shape.  You could also use oat flour in place of the almond flour if you have a nut-allergy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>peanut butter<\/strong> &#8211; I used natural creamy peanut butter with no added sugar, but any nut butter will work in these or even sunflower butter if you have a nut allergy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>protein powder<\/strong> &#8211; feel free to use your favorite plant-based <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/Dqk1S\">protein powder<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/3Ig5m\">whey protein powder<\/a> in these bars. You can also use vanilla protein powder or other flavors such as chocolate, peanut butter or even cinnamon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>honey<\/strong> &#8211; naturally sweetens these bars without using any refined sugar and helps to hold them together, but you could also use maple syrup or other natural sweetener.<\/li>\n<li><strong>milk<\/strong> &#8211; I used unsweetened almond milk, but any type of milk will work in this recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>vanilla extract<\/strong> &#8211; delicious boost of flavor!<\/li>\n<li><strong>chocolate chips <\/strong>&#8211; I used&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UnbZKC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lily\u2019s chocolate <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/G7fqZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chips<\/a>&nbsp;which are gluten-free and sweetened with stevia making the sugar content really low. You could also use <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/VSotR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lily&#8217;s dark chocolate chips<\/a> or chips of choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Bars<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mix ingredients. <\/strong> In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/Dqk1S\">protein powder<\/a>, peanut butter, honey, milk and vanilla using a spatula until all combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transfer to pan. <\/strong> Pour batter into an <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/jJ83i\">8&#215;8 baking pan<\/a> lined with parchment paper and firmly flatten the mixture with a spatula. Feel free to sprinkle in additional chocolate chips, if desired.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chill. <\/strong> Transfer dish to the refrigerator and let the bars chill for 30 minutes to an hour before slicing.  You could also stick the pan in the freezer for about 25 minutes until set.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Cut into bars. <\/strong> Slice into 16 squares (or you could slice into bigger bars) and store in a the refrigerator in a sealed, airtight container until ready to eat.  These bars will last up to 2 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1665\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/protein-bars-3-1200x1665-1.jpg\" alt=\"These EASY Peanut Butter Protein Bars are healthy, delicious and made with just a few simple ingredients with zero baking required!  They come together in under 10 minutes!\" class=\"wp-image-23334\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make into balls<\/strong> &#8211; you can easily turn these homemade protein bars into delicious peanut butter protein balls!  Make the recipe as directed then roll the peanut butter mixture into 2-inch balls.  Store them in a sealed container in the fridge so that the balls keep their shape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enjoy as cookie dough<\/strong> &#8211; this peanut butter protein mixture tastes really similar to cookie dough so why not enjoy it as such??  Simple stir all the ingredients together and store in the fridge and enjoy a scoop or two every now and then for a sweet treat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nut-free<\/strong> &#8211; substitute the almond flour with oat flour and the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter to make these bars nut-free!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegan <\/strong>&#8211; to make these bars vegan, simply swap out the honey for maple syrup and use <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/iTHX7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dairy-free chocolate chips<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other mix-ins<\/strong> &#8211; try adding in other additions like chopped nuts, chia seeds, flaxseed meal for some added fiber or drizzle some melted chocolate on top for a decadent dessert!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepping and Storing<\/h2>\n<p><strong>To Store: <\/strong> These bars need be stored in the fridge to help hold their shape.  Store in a sealed, airtight container for up to <strong>2 weeks<\/strong> or grab them straight from the freezer and enjoy once they thaw for a few minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Freeze:<\/strong>  These peanut butter protein bars can also be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.  Just let them thaw a few minutes at room temperature before eating.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Peanut Butter Recipes<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/the-best-5-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies-recipe\/\">The BEST 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies\/\">Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/peanut-butter-and-banana-overnight-oats\/\">Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/no-bake-peanut-butter-quinoa-energy-balls\/\">No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/peanut-butter-trail-mix-balls\/\">No Bake Peanut Butter Trail Mix Balls<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Bars You&#8217;ll Love<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/dark-chocolate-almond-butter-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Bars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/homemade-kind-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homemade KIND Bars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/no-bake-almond-butter-granola-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No Bake Almond Butter Granola Bars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/no-bake-chocolate-pumpkin-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Bars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/carrot-cake-oatmeal-breakfast-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Bars<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Hope you all enjoy these Peanut Butter Protein Bars and if you love these as much as we do, please leave <img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/> below and don\u2019t forget to tag me on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/instagram\/LL8p4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing all your delicious recreations!<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-23335\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"23335\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/anitaexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/protein-bars-1-300x300-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/wprm_print\/peanut-butter-protein-bars\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"23335\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Peanut Butter Protein Bars<\/h2>\n<p>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-23335 wprm-user-rating wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"23335\" data-average=\"5\" data-count=\"4\" data-total=\"20\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span><em>These EASY Peanut Butter Protein Bars are healthy, delicious and made with just a few simple ingredients with zero baking required!  They come together in under 10 minutes!<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert, Snack<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Peanut Butter Protein Bars<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-23335 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"23335\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">16<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">Servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">173<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-23335-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"23335\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">almond flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">protein powder of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">natural peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsweetened almond milk<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or milk of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chocolate chips<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I used\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/G7fqZ\">Lily\u2019s<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-23335-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"23335\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-23335-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, protein powder, peanut butter, honey, milk and vanilla using a spatula until all combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-23335-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Pour batter into an 8\u00d78 baking pan lined with parchment paper and firmly flatten the mixture with a spatula. Feel free to sprinkle in additional chocolate chips, if desired.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-23335-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Transfer dish to the refrigerator and let the bars chill for 30 minutes to an hour before slicing. You could also stick the pan in the freezer for about 25 minutes until set.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-23335-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Slice into 16 squares (or you could slice into bigger bars) and store in a the refrigerator in a sealed, airtight container until ready to eat. These bars will last up to 2 weeks.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">bar<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">173<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8.7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11.8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">58.6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/peanut-butter-protein-bars\/\">Peanut Butter Protein Bars<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\">Eat Yourself Skinny<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These EASY Peanut 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