This is it. This is the recipe that I’m going to be using for homemade protein bars.
I’ve finally hit the perfect combo of ingredients and macros on this one. And they taste a-mazing.
No crazy artificial ingredients, ready to eat whenever you like from the freezer, perfect fudgy texture. YUM.
These work awesomely with your typical plant-based protein powder. My fave is Orgain. Not even a sponsor though they should because this recipe is bomb dot com. Hi Orgain! Sponsor me?
Let me know what you think!
Small-batch Freezer Protein Bars
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 172kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup any nut/seed butter (128 g)
- 1/2 cup (nut) milk (120 g) I used unsweetened almond milk, you can sub 3 tbsp of this for maple syrup – helps override the "protein taste"
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder (120 g) I tested both Orgain simple vanilla, and Quest salted caramel, has to be flavored
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (45 g)
- 2 tsp (optional) sprinkles or more chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a standard loaf pan with parchment.
- In a medium bowl mix nut butter and 1/4 cup of nut milk. Add protein, stir to combine.
- Add the rest of the nut milk gradually, stopping as soon as a bar dough forms. (This depends on the consistency of your nut butter and protein. I used the full 1/2 cup.)
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Press the bar dough on to the pan, sprinkle to decorate, and let it freeze 1 hour, ideally overnight.
- Thaw for a few minutes before slicing and enjoy!
- Store any leftovers refrigerated or frozen.
Notes
- I tested this recipe both with Orgain simple vanilla and Quest salted caramel. Orgain required the whole 1/2 cup almond milk whereas Quest only needed about 100ml. Adjust this for your own protein powder.
- I’ve lately made these bars with 3 tbsp maple syrup + 1/3 cup (plant) milk instead of the 1/2 cup (plant) milk (and using plant-based protein), which helps override the “protein taste” and makes them exactly like cookie dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 3mg
Just made these, really tasty and a fun texture! I followed the weights on the recipe to the letter, using Gnarly Vegan Vanilla protein powder, unsweetened soy milk, peanut butter, and Trader Joe’s dark chocolate, chopped. Probably won’t change a thing.
Hi Etai, those ingredients sound amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed this easy recipe, and thanks so much for leaving a review! 🙂 Keep me posted!