If this is your first time here on Jar Of Lemons, welcome to what seems to be a continuous experiment of healthy food that requires no effort whatsoever. Seriously, it’s almost ridiculous. I want to say that it’s because I’m SOOOO busy but…let’s be honest…I’m just not into complicated recipes!
There are a few exceptions, where a recipe is totally worth the extra effort. But for the most part, I’m all about the easy, quick way of life! Which is good, because I think you actually are super busy and could agree that easier is better when it comes to healthy eating. 🙂
In this case, my quick & easy healthy eating experiments have resulted in one of my new faves: Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars!
As in, 5-ingredients ONLY Peanut Butter Protein Bars in 10 minutes or less. Rejoice, my friend. These delicious bars can be considered just as much dessert as they could a post-workout snack, take to work snack, or after school snack!
And since peanut butter cravings have been on my mind (oh hey, Peanut Butter Chocolate Blender Donuts), these seemed like a really good idea! Things you will need for this recipe:
- Peanut Butter
- Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder (this is truly the best one EVER)
- Agave Syrup
- Tahini <—–😱❤️
- Cacao Powder
Side note: feel free to make substitutions as needed! Also (and in case you were wondering), I’ve added crushed pistachios on top for extra texture!
Watch how easy it is to make these Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars!
Here’s the recipe for these super easy Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars:
Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 4 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup agave syrup
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cacao powder
Instructions
- Mix the peanut butter, protein powder, and syrup together in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the mixture into a square cake pan (covered in wax paper) and freeze for about 5 minutes to set.
- Mix the tahini and cacao powder together.
- Top the set peanut butter mixture with the chocolate tahini and freeze for another 5 minutes.
- Slice into bars and enjoy!
Renia says:
These bars look so good!
Can I use maple syrup or honey instead of agave?
Christine McMichael replied:
Hi, Renia! I haven’t tried it with Maple Syrup yet. Maple syrup tends to have a runnier texture than honey and agave, so it may change how they stick together. But it would be worth a try! I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
Bryan says:
This looks really easy and straight forward to make! I’ll definitely give this recipe a try
Christine McMichael replied:
Enjoy the recipe! 🙂
Liv says:
I have found scoop size varies a lot from protein powder to protein powder… Do you have a specific size scoop you use?
Christine McMichael replied:
Hi, Liv! A scoop in this case is a little less than 1/4 cup. Enjoy the recipe!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says:
What’s not to love about these bars! They look oh so yummy AND quick and easy to make! The best part is they aren’t loaded with sugar. Well that and the peanut butter! 🙂
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Sonali! Haha yes, peanut butter is always a good thing!
Kristina @ Love & Zest says:
These might be my new favorite treat! I love peanut butter so much!
Christine McMichael replied:
It’s definitely one of mine! So good!
Alisa Fleming says:
Ooh, tahini – sneaky! These looks so wonderfully fudgy. I’ve been wondering how this combo would bake up, too – pb and protein powder. May have to try it!
Christine McMichael replied:
Haha, exactly! Enjoy the recipe! You’ll have to let me know if you end up baking it 🙂
Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica says:
You had me at peanut butter! Love that pop of color on top too!
Christine McMichael replied:
Love it! Enjoy!