Simple Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe
These Simple Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Protein Bars are a nutritious and delicious option perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack. Made with vanilla protein powder, coconut flour, and creamy peanut butter, these bars combine protein and healthy fats with a touch of sweetness from monk fruit sweetener. Wrapped in smooth melted chocolate, they offer satisfying texture and flavor, all made without any baking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 3 Tbsp monk fruit sweetener (or any granulated sugar of choice)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter spread (64g, like Jif)
- 6 Tbsp fat free Greek yogurt (100g, strained of excess liquid)
Topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (melted)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a clean bowl, combine the vanilla protein powder, coconut flour, and monk fruit sweetener until evenly mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Knead Dough: Mix in the strained Greek yogurt and peanut butter with your hands, kneading until the dough comes together evenly.
- Adjust Dough Consistency: If the dough is too soft, add more coconut flour gradually. If too thick, add a tablespoon or more of Greek yogurt to achieve a moldable consistency.
- Shape and Freeze: Form the dough into a rectangular mound. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container, then freeze for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Slice Bars: Remove from freezer and slice the dough into 6 equal bars. Keep the bars frozen while preparing the chocolate coating.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave by heating in 20-second bursts, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
- Coat Bars with Chocolate: Dip each bar into the melted chocolate to coat. Place the chocolate-covered bars on parchment paper. Optionally drizzle extra melted chocolate on top for decoration.
- Set Chocolate and Serve: Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or in the fridge before enjoying your protein bars.
Notes
- Straining the Greek yogurt removes excess moisture to help the bars hold together better.
- You can substitute monk fruit sweetener with any granulated sweetener of your choice.
- Add more coconut flour or yogurt as needed to adjust dough texture for easier shaping.
- Keep the bars stored in the freezer to maintain firmness and freshness.
- Use good quality protein powder for the best flavor and texture.
