Healthy homemade protein bars

Step by Step

Step 1

In a medium bowl, add coconut oil, peanut butter and milk. Microwave in 30 seconds intervals until melted, stirring in between. Then whisk until well mixed.

Step 2

Add protein powder and almond meal, stir until combined. It will take a few minutes. Dough will be crumbly, that's fine.

Step 3

Line 8" x 8" baking dish with unbleached parchment paper and fill with prepared dough. Flatten with your hands and then level with spatula, pressing dough into the dish all the time.

Step 4

Combine chocolate chips and 1 tbsp coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds or until melted, then stir well. Pour over the bars and tilt the dish until all bars are coated evenly with chocolate.

Step 5

Toast almonds in a small skillet on low-medium heat until lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently and watch closely not to burn. Sprinkle on top of chocolate.

Step 6

Freeze bars for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove from the dish by holding onto the flaps of parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Cut into 12 bars and enjoy chilled.

Tips and Warnings

Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 20 minutes.
I tried Vega Sport protein powder in vanilla, chocolate and berry flavours, as well as Sunwarrior protein powder.
I do not recommend to use plain pea, hemp or whey protein powder in this recipe for taste and texture reasons.
You can skip the topping but nutritional info won’t change much.