Description
Warm, chewy chocolate protein bars perfect for a quick post-workout bite or a grab-and-go breakfast. No baking required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 180 g (2 cups) rolled oats
- 120 g (1 cup) chocolate protein powder
- 30 g (1/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 240 g (1 cup) almond butter
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) honey or maple syrup
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) coconut oil (for base mix)
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 3 g (1/2 tsp) sea salt
- 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) coconut oil (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Measure and prepare the ingredients, weighing oats, protein powder, and cocoa. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
- Warm the almond butter, honey, and coconut oil in a small saucepan until smooth.
- Combine the warm mixture with dry ingredients and stir until moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Make the chocolate topping by melting dark chocolate with coconut oil.
- Top the pressed base with melted chocolate, chill, then cut into bars.
Notes
These bars hold well in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Chill thoroughly for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg