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Low Carb Protein Bars with Peanutbutter

Written by Kathrin (Leave a Comment)

These low carb protein bars with peanutbutter are fantastic. The homemade protein bars can definitely rival many store-bought ones.

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At least, I think so. The taste of the homemade protein bars reminds me of Cookie Dough, i.e. unbaked cookie dough. But unlike that, the protein bar recipe is full of good ingredients - primarily protein, of course, and unsaturated fats. And it does so with few carbohydrates.

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  • Ingredients
  • How to make the Low Carb Protein Bars
  • Top Tip
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  • Variations
  • Nutrition

Taste and Occasion

For the recipe, I first experimented with different ingredients and proportions. I have found, among other things, that ground oatmeal, unfortunately, makes a much drier result than I had hoped for. So in the final, homemade low carb bar there are now almonds instead of oats, which make the "dough" wonderfully moist. I must honestly say that my protein bars without sugar actually taste almost as good as typical chocolate bars 🙂 .

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Ingredients

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Besides the already mentioned ground almonds, oat milk or almond milk, and some rice syrup or fiber syrup, coconut oil, protein powder, and peanut butter are in the protein bars.

I made the low carb protein bars with vanilla protein powder (made from whey and casein). For the consistency, you must use a multicomponent protein like this.

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How to make the Low Carb Protein Bars

First of all, line a small rectangular baking pan with plastic wrap. Now, mix all the ingredients for the bars together well; this works best with a food processor or similar. Knead the mixture with your hands if it is a bit crumbly. If it seems too dry, you can add a dash of more milk or sweetener. The amount of sweetener also depends on whether you take neutral, unsweetened protein powder or flavored and already slightly sweetened like vanilla.

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Then, pour the mixture into the mold and press until smooth and refrigerate for at least 1 h, alternatively overnight. In the end, cut into bars with a large knife and decorate as desired with some high-quality dark chocolate, dried fruit, nuts or similar. Store in the refrigerator and enjoy your low carb protein bars!

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Top Tip

Important tip if you are not sure which protein powder to use: No matter which brand, the main thing is good quality - because you can taste it in the finished low carb protein bar with peanut butter.

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Recipe Card

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Low Carb Protein Bars

These peanut butter protein bars are low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free, extremely delicious and quick to make. With the suitable protein powder, they even become vegan.
Prep Time15 mins
Cooling1 hr
Servings: 6 bars
Calories: 261kcal

Ingredients

For the bars

  • 90 grams (⅘ cup) vanilla protein powder, multicomponent protein
  • 80 grams (¾ cup) ground almonds
  • 60 grams (4 tablespoons) peanut butter, made from 100% nuts
  • 50 grams (2 ⅓ tablespoons) fiber syrup, or rice syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 4 tablespoons milk, or oat/almond milk

For the optional topping

  • Dark chocolate coating, without sugar
  • Dried fruit
  • Nuts

Instructions

  • Line a small rectangular baking pan with plastic wrap. Mix all the ingredients for the bars together well; this works best with a food processor or similar.
  • Knead the mixture with your hands if it is a bit crumbly. If it seems too dry, you can add a dash of more milk or sweetener. The amount of sweetener also depends on whether you take neutral, unsweetened protein powder or flavored and already slightly sweetened like vanilla.
  • Pour the mixture into the mold and press until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 1 h, alternatively overnight.
  • Cut into bars with a large knife and decorate as desired with some high-quality dark chocolate, dried fruit, nuts or similar. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

You want to replace ingredients? Here you find tips for baking substitutions!

Ingredient substitutions

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These low carb protein bars with peanutbutter are fantastic. The homemade protein bars can definitely rival many store-bought ones.These low carb protein bars with peanutbutter are fantastic. The homemade protein bars can definitely rival many store-bought ones.These low carb protein bars with peanutbutter are fantastic. The homemade protein bars can definitely rival many store-bought ones.

Variations

The foundation recipe for the low carb peanut butter bars is highly variable. If you like, you can add sugar-free chocolate or cocoa nibs to the dough, coat the protein bars with dark chocolate coating or top them with dried berries and nuts. You can use pea, rice, hemp, and sunflower protein (but you have to like the taste 😉 ). Instead of peanut butter, homemade almond paste is suitable for the protein bars without baking.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Protein Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 95mg4%
Potassium 140mg4%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 16IU0%
Calcium 126mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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