Kat Ruiz Wellness Recipe: 4 Ingredient Protein Bars

Are you still relying on store-bought protein bars? It's time to upgrade your snacking routine with my quick and simple vegan protein bar recipe. Discover the joy of creating your own protein-packed treats, completely tailored to your taste and dietary preferences – and the best part? No baking required!

What Kind Of Protein Powder?

Unsweetened protein powder works best for this recipe, ensuring your bars are sweet enough without additional sugar or artificial sweeteners. While various protein powders are available in the market, this recipe provides the freedom to choose your favorite type. Whether it's brown rice protein, pea protein, whey protein, or others, the choice is yours.

The Best Protein Bar Recipe

Whether you're aiming for muscle gain, weight loss, or a convenient snack, our protein bars cater to diverse needs. I started making my own bars to avoid excessive sweeteners and create a product tailored to my taste. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity – a few ingredients, a quick stir, and you have a batch of delicious, homemade protein bars.

Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe

Yield: 10 – 16 protein bars

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup peanut butter, or allergy-friendly sub

• 3/4 cup unsweetened protein powder of choice (90g)

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 4 oz melted chocolate chips, optional

Instructions:

1. Stir all ingredients except optional chips to form a dough.

2. Either shape into bars with your hands or smooth into a lined 8×8 pan, refrigerate until chilled, then cut into bars.

3. For the optional chocolate coating, spread the melted chocolate over the pan before chilling. (You can also dip the bars into the chocolate sauce individually and then chill to set.)

Enjoy and make sure to take a picture and tag me!