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No Bake Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Protein Bars

These vegan, no-bake, chocolate peanut butter protein bars taste like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, seriously. These are one of the best homemade protein bars I’ve ever had, and they’re super simple to make! Only 10 ingredients!
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Ingredients
  

Bar Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup quick oats
  • 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder Or chocolate if doing a chocolate flavor
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Bar Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup honey, date syrup, or liquid sweetener of choice
  • 5 gooey Medjool dates pitted
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  • 2 tbsp melted and cooled Coconut Oil

Mix ins

  • 1/4 cup cocoa nibs

Chocolate Topping

  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 2-3 tbsp chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, blend all the dry ingredients for 20 seconds.
  • Then, add in the wet ingredients and blend until a dough forms. The dough should not be too wet, but should stick together when you press.
  • Add in your mix-ins!
  • Line an 8 x 8 tray with parchment paper and pour the dough in. Press the dough into an even layer, this will be the base of the bars.
  • Melt your coconut oil and chocolate chips either in the microwave or on the stove. Pour over the base of the bars and spread evenly.
  • Place in the refrigerator to chill for 20 – 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens on top.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy!
  • Store these in an air-tight container in the fridge for 7-10 days!