Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free | Easy & Healthy Snack

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and provides a different flavor profile.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein powder

💰Cheaper: milk powder

Plant-based protein powder offers a dairy-free option.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup adds a unique flavor and is often more affordable.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Cocoa nibs are less sweet and provide a crunchy texture.

Put 3 cups of chunky peanut butter in a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar-free maple syrup to the bowl.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the mixture.

Add 1 cup of hemp hearts and 1/4 cup of chia seeds to the bowl.

Add 2 and 1/2 tablespoons of protein powder and mix with a rubber spatula until all ingredients are combined.

Transfer the mixture to an 8 by 8 baking dish lined with parchment paper and smooth it out as best you can.

Freeze the mixture for about 4 hours or more.

After freezing, take it out and cut it into bars by cutting down the center and then lengthwise.

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