No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• CD12142874
  
  
  Very Good
  

  101 of 103 people found this review helpful
  These are quite good, but I recommend eliminating the water and slightly increasing the peanut butter and honey instead. I found the water gave it a weird gumminess and I liked it much better without, and you can also skip heating it. Also very good with a little ground flax seed or puréed raisins. - 12/30/12
  
  
• CD13265966
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  58 of 58 people found this review helpful
  Love it...love it...love it! Simple and easy to make. I used 6 TBSP of water, crunchy PB and omitted the cocoa. However, I added ground cinnamon and red pepper to give it a little kick. I am a chocoholic and this is perfect for those cravings. Next time I will add the cocoa powder. - 12/2/12
  
  
• TANYAP71
  
  
  Very Good
  

  37 of 39 people found this review helpful
  I used vanilla whey powder, no cocoa, extra vanilla. These are good and just what I needed for my peanut butter loving kid who needs more protein. (I used a larger pan and cut them into 32 squares. Seems a more reasonable size for a kid.) - 2/10/12
  
  
• MIKALAQW
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  36 of 37 people found this review helpful
  One of the best protein bar recipes! I took a lot of the other members advice and increased the water actually to 6 tbsp & used Agave! Highly recommend. Next time I think I'll try chunky peanut butter!
  
  
  
  
  
  - 2/27/12
  
  
• CD2415256
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  35 of 36 people found this review helpful
  Happily surprised! I am excited to replace my processed protein bar with this recipe. It is delicious and filling. Changes made: 4Twater, 2T honey, substituted almond butter for peanut butter. Can't wait to try some more variations (add vanilla flavor, different nut butters, etc.) - 7/26/12
  
  
• PICUKID
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  25 of 27 people found this review helpful
  Delicious and easy. We used chocolate whey powder and omitted the cocoa. I had to use 5 Tbsp water to make them hold. Thanks for the great recipe! - 5/9/09
  
  
• KAYJAYSTEP
  
  
  Good
  

  23 of 26 people found this review helpful
  I added shredded coconut for texture and crushed Cracklin Oat Bran cereal for crunch and fiber. I had to add a few more teaspoons of water. I also use Xagave instead of honey. One bar was very filling. I like it and it yields a lot. - 12/18/10
  
  
• CD10764765
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  22 of 24 people found this review helpful
  I liked the fact that there wasn't a lot of ingredients and that it was fairly easy 2 make. The 1st time I made these, I used the 9x9 pan but it was sorta messy when I wud cut...and I also learned that they shud b KEPT REFRIGERATED!!!!! This time around I used a tin foil muffin pan which is better. - 7/23/12
  
  
• GEMLADYONE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  19 of 19 people found this review helpful
  These taste great, are easy to make, and are very portable. When I make a batch, after chilling I cut them into the 12 servings and put each in sandwich baggies and leave in the front of the refrigerator. Then we can each grab one on the way out in the mornings and eat on the go! - 1/19/13
  
  
• CD13429054
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  19 of 21 people found this review helpful
  This protein bar was a BIG hit with my family! Reminded all of us of no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies. Great way to get more protein in our diets. - 12/30/12
  
  
• CD13907486
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  15 of 15 people found this review helpful
  These are very good. I think I added more water than called for just to get the final 'dough' a bit more workable. There is none of that 'yucky' protein powder taste. I did use the cocoa and even sprinkled a little coffee in. - 5/7/13
  
  
• LUCKYLISA12002
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  15 of 16 people found this review helpful
  I found this recipe to be very easy & simple to make. I didn't have any all natural peanut butter so I used Skippy which was all I had. I ended up using 6 tablespoons of water but other than that change it turned out awesome. I've made protein bars before and the taste was off but this is wonderful. - 1/30/13
  
  
• JLSPARKLES
  
  
  
  

  10 of 10 people found this review helpful
  Super impressed! My kids love these as much as me, which is awesome because they could all stand to eat more fiber and protein. Will be making these again soon! - 5/9/12
  
  
• PATTI224
  
  
  
  

  10 of 10 people found this review helpful
  what flavor of whey powder do u use? - 3/19/09
  
  

  Reply from CTCLOUGH (3/23/09)
  I use "Rich Double Chocolate" Gold Standard Whey by Optimum Nutrition. Mmmmm!

  
  
  
• THATGIRLAGAIN
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  9 of 10 people found this review helpful
  Absolute yum! I used agave, 5 tbsp water and added 3 tbsp of walnuts. Only negative: they are smaller than a store-bought bar and so deelish that they make me want to eat two! But they do satisfy once you get past that initial desire. - 9/23/12
  
  
• JEN_BACK2BASICS
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  9 of 9 people found this review helpful
  Wow, these are nicely textured and moist (used 4 T water)! I didn't have chocolate powder, so I subbed in strawberry-banana powder and added in the optional cocoa powder. Tastes just like a PB&J sandwich - yummy!! Will definitely make again...many times. - 7/8/12
  
  
• SUZETTE070
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  I just made these - took no time! I heated only the honey (because it had hardened in the container). I pressed the mixture into a 9 x 9 pan, divided it into 12 squares with my rubber spatula and put the pieces into a tupperware container separated with plastic. No water, and they held together well - 1/30/13
  
  
• CTYONIT
  
  
  
  

  6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  If you use PB2 reconstituted (8 serv of PB2 = 360 cal and makes 1 Cup peanut butter) instead of regular peanut butter (1 Cup = 1515 cal) you save 1155 cal for the recipe or about 96 calories per bar. That substitution brings these to about 125 cal each. Adjust sugar to taste. - 9/3/16
  
  
• LYNZIJOY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  These are good...but I think due to my protein powder I had to use quite a bit more water, I also didn't have natural peanut butter so I used Jif. I didnt' use the cocoa. They were fantastic!!! - 1/30/13
  
  
• ZTRUTH
  
  
  Good
  

  5 of 10 people found this review helpful
  I find vanilla and chocolate whey powders best. - 4/30/09
  
  
• BRADPA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  Excellent recipe I just agave syrup since I had no honey! It turned out super! Thanks for the recipe!
  - 1/3/13
  
  
• CD13389551
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Very tasty! This was really easy for those who do not like to or are learning to cook. I used 6TBSP water and they were still a bit dry, but the recipe says they should be crumbly. Taste was really good and rich! I used melted 90% cocoa square instead of unsweetened cocoa because that's what I had. - 12/28/12
  
  
• NICKYCRANE
  
  
  
  

  4 of 17 people found this review helpful
  I had to make it without whey powder. As my oats were running low and my cholesterol is high, I replaced most of the oats with oat bran, and put in a little milk kefir instead of water. Tastes OK. Is now in the freezer to cool down. I may cut it smaller and use it as chocolates.Cld hv added nuts - 12/27/12
  
  
• VANELDIK
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I think this is too dry -- I use 1/4 c of honey and it is perfect - 8/13/09
  
  
• HOLLYM48
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I love this no bake chocolate peanut butter protein bar recipe. I did some hemp sead to mine. They are so delicious. I highly recommen this recipe.....It's way better than any protein bar you can get at the store. - 6/6/17
  
  
• 1CRAZYDOG
  
  
  
  

  3 of 11 people found this review helpful
  Going to give this a try. I think I'd go for the agave syrup (lite) and chunky natural peanut butter as well. I don't need things too sweet. - 1/30/13
  
  
• CD6970258
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Delicious and easy. I used raw unfiltered honey. - 1/6/13
  
  
• HWHARTON1027
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Tasty! Made them into balls instead as the bars were too crumbly. Worked very well. - 4/23/18
  
  
• SLOWDETERMINED
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Tastes good, but the bars do not travel well. We carried with us as a snack and ate them as crumbs. - 2/23/18
  
  
• SIMPLYBEINGME
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I substituted Orgain chocolate plant based protein powder for whey protein powder. Can also use agave instead of honey for vegan option. Delish! - 8/15/17
  
  
• GINAPEZZ
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I just made these and they were DELISH, but they fell apart too much and kind of got stuck in my teeth...I am assuming, I just need to add more water??? How can you tell when you added enough? - 5/8/12
  
  
• HOTPINKCAMARO49
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Healthy and yummy recipe! I like that it is all natural. - 2/9/18
  
  
• SHELLLEY2
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  These ar very delicious but when I make them I use maple syrup instead of Honey... With the peanut butter it makes such a nice sweet and salty maple taste mmmmmmm! - 12/20/17
  
  
• CHERYLHURT
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Great for hiking - 8/27/17
  
  
• PLCHAPPELL
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Simple and delicious. - 8/9/17
  
  
• 143JOYCE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I added a 1/2 cup raisins ....really made a difference . I also cut mine into 16 squares instead of 12. So delicious !!! - 6/27/17
  
  
• SRIVERS1
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Very easy to make. Did use less water and PB and honey. It came out really good. - 6/6/17
  
  
• DMSGLASS
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Going to give this a try. I'll use pea protein powder as that is what I keep on hand.
  - 6/6/17
  
  
• KITT52
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  these were easy and good ...better for you than the processed ones.
  as stated you can add all kinds of things..... good even with out the honey... save calories too - 6/6/17
  
  
• WHITEANGEL4
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Easy and delicious - 6/6/17
  
  
• JANET552
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Better than any store bought I've gotten. - 6/6/17
  
  
• NELLJONES
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I omitted the cocoa, the peanut butter and honey were great by themselves. - 6/6/17
  
  
• EGGBASKET1
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Love these protein bars ! - 4/28/17
  
  
• DGRIFFITH51
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Always looking for a way to get more protein into my diet. These are great after a walk! - 4/15/17
  
  
• RHOOK20047
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Made these with my grandkids today, and they had fun. - 4/9/17
  
  
• AZMOMXTWO
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  easy to make ant pretty tasty - 4/9/17
  
  
• 2DAWN4
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I made a few changes and they were yummy! - 4/4/17
  
  
• ANGEL42CA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Very easy to make and delicious - 3/29/17
  
  
• CD16792570
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  These were easy to make and tasted great. Used more water after reading reviews about them being crumbly and chalky. The only thing is they didn't set to a hard chewy bar consistancy. Not sure if they are supposed to be that way or soft/pliable and chewy. I will make again for sure though. They were - 3/5/17
  
  
• MICMAC1007
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Used PB2 and sugar free maple syrup. Wasn't sure if the protein was supposed to be one actual cup or a scoop so opted for the scoop so the chocolate wouldn't overpower the peanut butter. Placed into 8x8 pan/cut into 8 bars (96 cal per bar). Tastes great! - 12/21/16
  
  
• SOOKIE
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  No cocoa powder, so I added semi sweet chocolate chips, and used only 1 TB of honey. - 12/10/16
  
  
• TOSTAYHEALTHY
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I made these today. I didn't have chocolate powder so I used my regular vanilla protein powder that I keep on hand. Mine needed a little more water. I skipped the cocoa. Tasty. - 11/20/16
  
  
• DREYAC
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  These are so yummy! A gilt free way to satisfy my chocolate needs. I've made them a bunch of times already. I increase the water so the mix is a little more workable and to get them to stick together better. And I store them in ziplocks in the fridge for easy access. - 7/15/16
  
  
• FROGY29
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  These are good, but I modified them with carob powder instead of cocoa pd. and used shape nutritional shake mix pd. instead of whey pd.
  - 6/7/16
  
  
• ARVILLA2
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Great tasting protein bar! Plan to make it on a regular basis. - 3/17/16
  
  
• JACKGINGER
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Awesome!
  I was bad and added 1/2 a cup of chocolate chips - 3/11/16
  
  
• RAINEY2010
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Overall, a very tasty recipe, and much better than store-bought protein bars. I used only 1 Tbsp of water, but that was the only thing I changed in this recipe. I cut them into 24 pieces, instead of 12, since I wanted a 110 calorie treat, instead of 221. I will definitely make these again! - 2/22/16
  
  
• LAURENSX
  
  
  O.K.
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Used maple syrup since I ran out of honey. The tips on adding more water helped. - 1/23/16
  
  
• CD15844021
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  These little gems came out so good. I personalize them to my liking and omg they come out A-mazing! I didn't use a pan, I made mine into mini muffins. This will be a perfect post w/o snack and in between snacks. So happy I found this super easy recipe. - 12/30/15
  
  
• SWEST1959
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Where is the sugar count on this? - 12/28/15
  
  
• TWITCHYMURDOCH
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  These are great, taste just like no bake cookies! I used hot water, 6tbs, and that seemed to make it mix together really well. - 9/18/15
  
  
• PUSHTOTHELIMIT
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  FYI to people subbing Agave...its not good for you. Just go to your local farmers market and get some good raw honey. - 9/25/14
  
  
• ROBYNWOLFE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 7 people found this review helpful
  These were just what I was looking for. Perfect. Thanks for sharing. - 7/25/12
  
  
• CARD512002
  
  
  Good
  
  these were pretty good, will be making them again - 6/6/21
  
  
• MAHJA1959
  
  
  
  
  Followed the recipe exactly with 5 TBS water. They turned out perfectly. I cant believe how much better these bars are than store bought. Perfect on the go snack. Will add more nuts and maybe mashed banana next time. - 4/15/21
  
  
• JUSTJ2014
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  so good my kids love it - 3/25/21
  
  
• WILDKAT781
  
  
  
  
  thanks for sharing - 12/25/20
  
  
• CORVETTECOWBOY
  
  
  
  
  One of the better protein bar recipes - 11/5/20
  
  
• EOWYN2424
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  yum
  - 10/1/20
  
  
• PATFARRAR
  
  
  
  
  sounds good - 8/23/20
  
  
• MWHIGGINS
  
  
  
  
  Can't wait to try this one - 8/23/20
  
  
• DMEYER4
  
  
  Very Good
  
  good recipe - 8/23/20
  
  
• TURQUROISE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good but how do you store. These will last me 7 - 10 days so I will store in a sealed container, not refrigerate? - 8/3/20
  
  
• PCK12J
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I followed the recipe. But, reading the reviews, I think I'll experiment next time. I like the recommendation of adding cinnamon and red pepper/cayenne. And, the idea of changing up the nut butters. Definitely gonna' make an oblong pan full next time! They disappear so quickly! - 6/15/20
  
  
• DAIRMEN
  
  
  
  
  Very tasty and love making my own vs. buying so you can control ingredients. - 6/8/20
  
  
• JULIJULINN
  
  
  
  
  Finally! a protein bar without chemicals. Thanx! - 6/8/20
  
  
• WEEZIETEE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I made these with vanilla protein powder (it's what I had on hand) and 2 tbsp of honey. They taste a bit like cookie dough! :-) - 6/7/20
  
  
• JWINKSLLC
  
  
  
  
  Please give us recipes without manufactured protein. Thanks! - 6/6/20
  
  
• SHERYE
  
  
  
  
  I cut back on the water and added more crunchy peanut butter, also added some crushed walnuts and almond slivers - Oh so yummy. - 6/6/20
  
  
• CKEYES1
  
  
  
  
  Did they stay together? - 6/6/20
  
  
• JIACOLO
  
  
  
  
  I might make these for breakfast - 6/6/20
  
  
• PIZZA5152
  
  
  
  
  Family favourite - 6/6/20
  
  
• GOFORGIN
  
  
  Good
  
  Ok - 6/6/20
  
  
• THROOPER62
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Love these simple to make. I make these have an after exercise treat - 6/6/20
  
  
• TERMITEMOM
  
  
  Very Good
  
  These are good. I increased the peanut butter (chunky) by 1/4 cup. - 5/28/20
  
  
• BIKE4HEALTH
  
  
  
  
  Great for bike rides - 3/3/20
  
  
• THINCPL2004
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I did not have the chocolate whey protein powder, so I use my vanilla instead and it still tasted great. thanks for sharing!! - 12/5/19
  
  
• EVIE4NOW
  
  
  O.K.
  
  was ok - 11/30/19
  
  
• PATRICIAAK
  
  
  
  
  :) - 11/17/19
  
  
• BONNIE1552
  
  
  
  
  Sounds easy enough. - 10/18/19
  
  
• METAFUKARI
  
  
  Very Good
  
  omitted the honey used agave instead~ - 8/11/19
  
  
• TOMATOCAFEGAL
  
  
  Good
  
  I like chocolate. I like peanut butter. But I do not like them together. - 7/16/19
  
  
• CD1987279
  
  
  
  
  great post-workout treat - 6/14/19
  
  
• PLATINUM755
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I was impressed! I increased the water as suggested, used plain why protein, added raisins all topped with crushed almonds and drizzled chocolate. YUM! Thanks! - 6/12/19
  
  
• REGILIEH
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Good - 6/6/19
  
  
• NANASUEH
  
  
  
  
  sounds yummy - 6/6/19
  
  
• CAMPSUZ
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  A great break from a protein shake and more portable in this hot weather - 6/6/19
  
  
• KITTYHAWK1949
  
  
  
  
  it is good. going to add flaxseed next time per comment as that should be even more filling - 4/14/19
  
  
• ERIN_POSCH
  
  
  
  
  so many tips and variations.... I may have to try them all =) - 3/29/19
  
  
• DJ4HEALTH
  
  
  
  
  good - 3/19/19