This homemade Perfect Bar Recipe tastes exactly like the store bought version, and is only 5 ingredients and so easy to make! Gluten free and healthy!
PIN Perfect Bar Recipe
PIN Perfect Bar Recipe
I’m worried that this is as good is it is ever going to get.
Both in terms of “ever going to get in life in general” and “ever going to get in the recipes that I make for you.”
Liiiiike, this perfect bar recipe feels like EVERYTHING that I have been working towards in my life, all sliced up in a CHEWY, DENSE, protein PACKED and OH SO PEANUT BUTTERY little bar of pure, unadulterated MAGIC.
Better than an ultra-fancy paleo banana bread cake with almond ganache, or my favorite paleo lemon bars.
Aaaaaaannnnnnd it’s not even REALLY “MY” recipe on account of it being a recreation of one of my most FAVORITE snacks that has ever existed in my always-snacking-life.
Yep. Even more than those healthy peanut butter oatmeal breakfast bars or No Bake Whole30 Apple Almond Butter Bars that I WAS making every single weekend until THESE rolled around.
Have you guys tried perfect bars? I still remember the first time that I did, and it was like what I would imagine dancing on top of a rainbow, while ridding on a unicorn AND playing with a tiny, adorable puppy ALL AT THE SAME TIME would be like.
PURE BLISS.
They’re made from real food. They have the most ADDICTING dense texture and they are loaded with nut butter soooooo there really is nothing else in the world that you could ask for.
Just kidding. There is –> PROTEIN. Whiiiich, THEY HAVE.
I would buy one and put it in the fridge for a special treat, only to have the worst willpower alive and eat it negative 002 seconds later. WASH, RINSE, REPEAT every SINGLE DAY.
Considering perfect bar ingredients are SUPER simple and clean, and I needed to do something about this obsession so that Mr. FFF would stop thinking our visa ball was not SO PERFECT, these homemade perfect bars were born.
Aaaaand they taste pretty STINKIN’ close to the store-bought ones my internet friend. Everyone who tried them agreed. <– That was A LOT of people because I did not want to promise you something PERFECT, only to crush your dreams and have you snacking in SADNESS.
Folks, this peanut butter protein bar recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious, and TOTALLY ZERO PERCENT sad things that you will ever have the satisfaction of shoveling into your hungry, snacking mouth.
All you have to do is beat a few wholesome ingredients together, press them into a pan and let the refrigerator firm it ALL up to create this DENSE and RICH, healthy-fat and protein-packed slice of HEAVEN.
Let’s break down what you will experience:
“Hmm. There is no way this easy protein bar recipe can be as good as Taylor said on account of it being so, well, easy.”
*Takes a bite.*
*Taste buds fall of head as peanut butter WAVES envelop you in the densest, richest and most-happy-to-be-alive-and-eating-food-right-now hug of goodness*
Then POW *swirls of sweet honey sweep you off your feet*
MUNCH MUNCH MUNCH and, 10 seconds later, you’re already making ROUND 2 of this perfect bar recipe.
For real. You’re going to be joining me in the lack of willpower and eating your “special treat” when it’s not really a special time, but it’s still the PERFECT time because they ARE called perfect bars.
OR at least this is how we can justify the insane amount of peanut butter-y bar eating that is about to happen in our VRY VRY near futures.
Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you.
I also shared the perfect bar recipe on Food Fanatic, so be sure to check it out there!
Other Recipes You Might Like:
Cookies and Cream Paleo Protein Bars
FOR THIS RECIPE, I RECOMMEND:
(per 1 large bar)
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Emily says
Wow, just made these and they are so good!!
Taylor Kiser says
I’m so glad!
cisco says
Do you store these in the fridge after they are firm?
Taylor Kiser says
Yes, you sure do.
Michaela says
these are actually BETTER than the perfect bars and so much more cost effective! great recipe, thank you!
Taylor Kiser says
Wow, thank you so much! I am so glad you love them! You’re welcome!!
Corrie burgers says
Searched for a perfect bar copycat and OF COURSE one you made popped up! 😍 What are your initial thoughts on using collagen powder in these as a substitute for the milk or egg powder?
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Corrie! I can’t say because this recipe was only tested as written. Sorry.
HRose says
Hello! I’ll be making these as soon as I get the ingredients? I am looking for the powdered egg whites. I see some listed as powdered egg whites/protein and others without that description. Which should I use and what brand do you use? Thanks so much. I share the same affection for these bars! Spendy habit.
Taylor Kiser says
Hello! I recommend NOW Sports Nutrition Egg White Protein Powder:
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Nutrition-Protein-Unflavored-1-2-Pound/dp/B0013OXDBU/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=now+foods+unflavored+eggwhite+protein+powder&linkCode=sl2&linkId=4e39dda80d6ad1e2f763ec19ad3acd75&qid=1644189179&sr=8-5
Hrose says
Hey there! Thanks so much. After I sent you the message I realized you had provided all the product listings below. Thank you for replying to me! I will be making them soon. I hope you have a great day!
Taylor Kiser says
You’re welcome! Glad to hear you’ll be making them again. You have a great day too! 🙂
Sarah says
Can you substitute anything for the protein powder to make this kid friendly?
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Sarah! This recipe has only been tested as written, so I can’t tell you. Sorry.
Kendra says
These are amazing!!
I’ve lost count how many times I’ve made them.
I just add a few tablespoons of a green superfood blend!
Have you tried to recreate any of the other flavor bars they make?
Foodfaithfitness says
Glad you like them! Have only tried those but I like customizing them as well. I sometimes add nuts or CHOCOLATE chips.