The No-Protein Bar

GF V SF Apr 12, 2025

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This is a stupid idea I had the other day: a protein bar, with no protein powder. I've been making a ton of Copycat Barbell Protein Bars lately, and wanted to do something similar. Instead, I'll be mixing together Greek yogurt with powdered peanut butter until I get a thick dough, chill it, and coat in chocolate. With no protein powder, these bars still have 21 g of protein in around 220 calories, with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners

FILLING
- 1/2 cup (113 g) Plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 g) Liquid monk fruit
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) Salt
- 1/2 cup (48 g) Powdered peanut butter

COATING
- 1 tbsp (14 g) Extra virgin coconut oil
- 3 tbsp (15 g) Cocoa powder

1. In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, vanilla, sweetener, and salt. Add the powdered peanut butter, and combine with a silicone spatula until you have a fully mixed dough

2. Line a plate with parchment paper. Divide the dough in half (85 g each), and shape into 2 protein bars

3. In a small bowl, microwave coconut oil for 30 seconds to melt. Add in cocoa powder, and stir with a silicone spatula until smooth. Evenly spread on top of the bars. The chocolate won't look perfect or pretty, and that's okay. Paint the melted chocolate over the top and the sides of the bars

4. Freeze for 30 minutes to harden. Wrap each bar in parchment paper or aluminum foil, and store in an airtight bag in the fridge or freezer

https://www.poormanprotein.com/recipes/no-protein-bar

Description

 This is a stupid idea I had the other day: a protein bar, with no protein powder. I've been making a ton of Copycat Barbell Protein Bars lately, and wanted to do something similar. Instead, I'll be mixing together Greek yogurt with powdered peanut butter until I get a thick dough, chill it, and coat in chocolate. With no protein powder, these bars still have 21 g of protein in around 220 calories, with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners

Time

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Rest Time:

30 minutes

Total Time:

45 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$0.82

Ingredients

Serving(s)

Filling

1/2 cup Plain nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1/4 tsp Liquid monk fruit
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Powdered peanut butter

Coating

1 tbsp Extra virgin coconut oil
3 tbsp Cocoa powder

Instructions

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1. In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, vanilla, sweetener, and salt. Add the powdered peanut butter, and combine with a silicone spatula until you have a fully mixed dough



2. Line a plate with parchment paper. Divide the dough in half (85 g each), and shape into 2 protein bars



3. In a small bowl, microwave coconut oil for 30 seconds to melt. Add in cocoa powder, and stir with a silicone spatula until smooth. Evenly spread on top of the bars. The chocolate won't look perfect or pretty, and that's okay. Paint the melted chocolate over the top and the sides of the bars



4. Freeze for 30 minutes to harden. Wrap each bar in parchment paper or aluminum foil, and store in an airtight bag in the fridge or freezer

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 2

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 221

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Total Fat: 11.2g (14 %)
 Saturated Fat: 6.9g (34 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 2.3g
Cholesterol: 3mg (1 %)
Sodium: 305mg (13 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 14.1g (5 %)
 Fiber: 6.6g (23 %)
 Net Carbs: 7.5g
 Total Sugar: 3.6g
  Added Sugar: 0.0g (0 %)
Protein: 20.8g (42 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.42mcg (18 %)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 103mg (8 %)
Iron: 2.21mg (12 %)
Magnesium: 55mg (13 %)
Potassium: 522mg (11 %)

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Glycemic Index:

19.1

Glycemic Load:

2.6

Sources of Inspiration

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6rbYlsCn5B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.poormanprotein.com/recipes/copycat-barbell