Jul 23, 2017
I really do love teasing you guys on Instagram by showing y’all pictures of the recipes coming soon to the blog. Everyone seemed to be really excited about these Healthy Peanut Butter & Jelly DIY Protein Bars! And for good reason. Because these are damn delicious.
Creamy peanut butter and freeze-dried raspberries form a delectable duo in these super easy, no-bake homemade protein bars.
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Watch me make the protein bars here:
These Healthy Peanut Butter & Jelly DIY Protein Bars are the perfect snack for when you’re craving something rich and sweet, but don’t want all the excess calories, fat, and sugar.
Made with only 8 simple ingredients and no baking required, these will be your new go-to snack when you’re in a hurry and on-the-go. I think I’ve discovered my new favorite breakfast.
And snack.
And dessert. 😉
Just look at that texture! These Healthy Peanut Butter & Jelly DIY Protein Bars are literally TO DIE FOR!
Healthy Peanut Butter & Jelly DIY Protein Bars
These easy, no-bake Healthy Peanut Butter & Jelly DIY Protein Bars are not only fudgy, sweet, and delicious, but sugar free, gluten free, and vegan too!
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Line a 9×9” brownie pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
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In an electric stand mixer bowl fitted with a beater attachment, add all of the ingredients except for the freeze-dried raspberries. Mix on low speed until everything is fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
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Add in the freeze-dried raspberries and mix on medium-low speed for one last mix. Mixture should be thick and fudgy, like cookie dough. Scoop the mixture into the brownie pan and flatten it out. Tightly cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
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Lift the mixture out of the pan. Slice into 12 bars. Individually wrap the protein bars in plastic sandwich baggies. Keeps in the refrigerator for ~1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Peanut Butter & Jelly DIY Protein Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
Calories 220
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 110mg5%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 23g46%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
If you like this recipe, then you’ll LOVE my DIY Protein Bars Cookbook! With 48 protein bar recipes, you’ll never buy protein bars from the store again. To learn more about the book and see some sneak peeks, see this page!
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I’m not sure if you can really tell by the pictures, but these protein bars are HUGE. They’re super thick, and much, much larger than the puny bars you can buy from the store. The fact that these massive and delicious treats are only 220 calories with 8g of fat and 13g of carbs literally blows my mind. Plus, each bar is jam-packed with 23g of complete protein and 6g of filling fiber! 💪💥
If you’re always up for more peanut butter flavor (and WHO ISN’T???), feel free to add in a handful of roasted peanuts to the recipe! Or if you’re feelin’ frisky, consider throwing in a handful of mini chocolate chips 🍫
Enjoy!
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With love and good eats,
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– Jess
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@_lee__lee_x made a batch! How good do these look??
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