Sugar Free Peanut Butter Protein Bar Recipe

Sugar-free peanut butter homemade protein bars without protein powder. This recipe is also gluten-free and dairy-free...

Recipe Updated 3/1/2023

Making your own sugar-free peanut butter protein bars offers a delicious and healthy snack. This simple recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
Did you know that peanuts contain 26 grams of protein per 100 grams? That's as much as beef! These sugar free bars contain over 10 grams of protein each.

These protein bars use nutrient-dense ingredients like rolled oats, coconut oil, peanuts and pumpkin seeds. This combination provides a satisfying snack without refined sugars.

This recipe involves mixing dry ingredients, melting oil, peanut butter and honey, pressing the mixture into an ovenproof tin or dish, baking for 15 minutes and letting it firm up in the refrigerator. Customization options include adding sultanas or chopped dates, but these are really tasty just as they are!

Making your own protein bars is not only healthier but also budget-friendly. Buying ingredients in bulk reduces costs and minimizes excess packaging, contributing to a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Many recipes advise no-bake, but I find that baking the protein bars really ramps up the taste of the nuts, oats and seeds.
The dish I used is about 20 cm x 12 cm.

Whether you're into fitness or need a quick snack on the go, these homemade sugar free protein bars without protein powder cater to various lifestyles. Portable and customizable, they suit gluten-free (if you're able to eat oats, many needing a gluten-free diet can tolerate oats) and dairy-free diets, putting you in control of your nutrition.

By making your own sugar-free protein bars, you're choosing a simple, satisfying, and health-conscious snack. Enjoy customising your ingredients and the delight of a healthy homemade treat.

These will keep for about 2 weeks stored in an air-tight container in the fridge.

I hope you enjoy these! :)

Sugar Free Protein Bar Recipe

Recipe Category: Snacks, Breakfast

Recipe Cuisine: British

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 384

Rating: 4.73 from 15 votes

INGREDIENTS

50g rolled oats
50g chopped peanuts
50g pumpkin seeds
35g coconut oil
50g peanut butter
50g honey

RECIPE METHOD

Mix oats, peanuts and pumpkin seeds together
Melt oil, peanut butter and honey over a low heat or in the microwave, add in the dry ingredients
Scrape the mix into an ovenproof tin or dish, press into the corners and smooth the surface
Bake for 15 minutes on gas mark 7 (220c / 425F), allow to cool then chill in the fridge before slicing