Best Protein Bars Four Ingredients (Print Version)

Four-ingredient bars made quickly with protein powder, nut butter, and natural sweetener.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 cups peanut butter or allergy-friendly substitute
02 - 3/4 cup protein powder (90g)
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 4 ounces melted chocolate chips (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Stir all ingredients except optional chocolate chips to form a dough.
02 - Shape into bars with your hands or smooth the dough into a lined 8x8 pan.
03 - Refrigerate the dough until chilled, then cut into bars.
04 - For optional coating, spread melted chocolate over the pan before chilling, or dip bars individually into melted chocolate, then chill to set.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - Ensure you like the taste of the protein powder you choose, as it significantly impacts the flavor.
02 - You can experiment with different flavors to customize your protein bars.