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Sharing a super delicious and healthy homemade peanut butter protein bars recipe! Perfect for meal prep and grab-and-go snacks. Plus, they\u2019re gluten-free and dairy-free.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hey! How are you? I hope you are having a great week! With so much going on around here, this week seems to be flying by. Between work and things with the kids, my days have been especially hectic, so I\u2019ve been reaching for quick and easy meals and snacks. Which brings me to today\u2019s post.<\/p>\n

How about a little protein bar with your morning coffee?<\/p>\n

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I love protein bars as an on-the-go snack because they\u2019re healthy yet delicious. At the same time, I don\u2019t usually love the ingredients for many store bought protein bars. My top bars right now are these good! bars<\/a> (which are impossible to find; usually Sprouts has them), Aloha<\/a>, and the chocolate whole food bars.<\/a><\/p>\n

Homemade peanut butter protein bars<\/h2>\n

While it is possible to find tasty ones with good ingredients, they can also be a bit on the pricey side! Making them at home instead is so easy, way less expensive, and they don\u2019t require a lot of time in or any cooking or baking skills. Peanut butter is one of the most popular ingredients used in protein bars (and one of my fave flavors!), so today, I\u2019m sharing a peanut butter protein bar* recipe that you can make at any time!<\/p>\n

*You can also make fun and delicious peanut butter protein balls using this recipe!<\/p>\n

What Is A Protein Bar Good For<\/h3>\n

A quick snack when you don\u2019t have time for a full meal<\/h4>\n

Sometimes it gets busy and instead of skipping a meal because you don\u2019t have time to make a full meal, I\u2019m ALL about relying on convenience. If these are in the fridge ready to go, you can enjoy one along with a hard-boiled egg or an apple \u2013 it\u2019s perfect if you don\u2019t have time to actually cook anything. Is it a substitute for a real meal? Nope! Buuuut it can give you extra fuel and nutrients when you\u2019re on a time crunch and in a hurry.<\/p>\n

For travel<\/h4>\n

I love wrapping up a homemade protein bar and popping it in my tote bag when we\u2019re traveling, along with the usual suspects: jerky, tea, an apple, some chocolate, LMNT packs, trail mix, and a tuna pouch. I can never find any of my go-to protein bars at the airport, so it\u2019s nice to have one on hand that you know you enjoy.<\/p>\n

Post-workout fuel<\/h4>\n

These are great if you\u2019re heading to the gym and then have to head straight to an appointment or back to work. As a pre- or post-workout snack, these homemade protein bars give you a burst of protein, carbs, and healthy fats, plus they are portable and don\u2019t make a mess. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Late-night snacks<\/h4>\n

Despite what you may have heard, it is not harmful to eat before you go to bed if it\u2019s macro-balanced. Sometimes if you\u2019re hungry, you may need a bit of protein and carbs to prevent a glucose crash in the night, disputing sleep. Just make sure that it\u2019s balanced and not too sugary, which makes these bars an excellent choice. More of my favorite pre-bedtime snacks include hard-boiled eggs and some fruit, yogurt with some grain-free granola, and deli meat rolled up with hummus.<\/p>\n

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Peanut Butter Protein Bar Recipe<\/h3>\n

Ingredients<\/h4>\n