What are the four main ingredients in chocolate?

Cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and sometimes milk powder make up traditional chocolate. In this recipe, we simplify it with peanut butter, chocolate chips, protein powder, and a sugar-free sweetener—offering rich flavor without the additives.

What are the basic chocolate ingredients?

The most essential ingredients are cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and a sweetener. We recreate that base in these 4 Ingredient Chocolate Bars using simple pantry staples for a healthier twist.

What is the oldest chocolate bar still in production?

The Fry’s Chocolate Cream Bar, launched in 1866, holds the record. While our recipe is newer, it keeps the old-school simplicity—just four ingredients, no machines, no fuss.

What ingredients are required to make chocolate?

True chocolate requires cacao beans, cocoa butter, and sugar. But to make easy, no-bake bars at home, you only need four clean ingredients and a fridge.

4 Ingredient Chocolate Bars – Fudgy, Easy, No-Bake

Description

These 4 Ingredient Chocolate Bars are fudgy, protein-packed, and made in minutes—no baking, no sugar, no stress. Just four pantry staples and chill.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)

2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup or honey

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Stir together peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth.

2. Add the protein powder and mix into a thick dough.

3. Fold in the chocolate chips (and any optional add-ins).

4. Press into a lined container and chill 1 hour until firm.

5. Slice into bars and store in fridge or freezer.

Notes

Add shredded coconut, chia seeds, or nuts for variety.

Bars keep in fridge for 7 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or a healthy dessert.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 150
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: 4 ingredient chocolate bars, no bake protein bars, healthy chocolate snack