No Bake Chocolate Peanut Bars (Printable Version)

Chocolate peanut butter bars with oats and protein, chilled and swirled for an energizing, plant-based snack.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Base Layer

01 - 250 g natural peanut butter
02 - 80 ml maple syrup or agave
03 - 30 g plant-based chocolate protein powder
04 - 150 g rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
05 - 2 tbsp cocoa powder
06 - 2 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseeds

→ Swirl Topping

07 - 100 g dark chocolate (70%), melted
08 - 2 tbsp peanut butter (slightly warmed)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, maple syrup, protein powder, oats, cocoa powder, and chia/flax until thick and sticky. Press firmly into a parchment-lined 20x20 cm pan.
02 - Pour melted dark chocolate evenly over the base. Drizzle warmed peanut butter on top, then swirl with a toothpick or skewer for a marbled effect.
03 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm. Slice into 12 neat squares.
04 - Keep in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses only basic pantry staples you probably already have on hand
  • Naturally vegan high in protein and loaded with fiber
  • Zero baking required just mix chill and slice
  • Perfect for meal prep grab and go breakfasts or lunchbox snacks
  • Each bar is super fudgy with a beautiful marbled top that feels bakery worthy
02 -
  • High protein fueled by plant based sources without any animal products
  • No palm oil or strange additives just real food flavor
  • One bar keeps hunger at bay for hours whether you need breakfast snacks or post workout fuel
03 -
  • Press the base very firmly into the pan so your bars are dense and do not crumble
  • Cut the squares with a sharp knife wiped clean after each cut for crisp bakery style edges
  • Always let the bars chill fully before slicing to keep the chocolate swirl smooth and glossy
Return to Recipe