Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
These delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars are a healthy match made in heaven with 15g protein per bar!
Equipment
- mixing bowl
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 scoops protein-powder
- 2 teaspoon dark cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. coconut oil divided
- 3 tablespoon almond milk plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon dark chocolate morsels
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, protein-powder, cocoa powder and ground cinnamon. Mix well.
- Add in the peanut butter and stir to combine until mixture is crumbly and peanut butter is evenly distributed.
- Add in the coconut oil, the almond milk, and honey and stir to incorporate. The mixture should be pretty sticky and moist (i.e. not dry and crumbly). If not, add a little more almond milk.
- Line a small, flat and rimmed dish, like a casserole dish, with parchment paper. Using a spoon, firmly press the mixture into the dish, making sure to press it evenly. This will be the thickness of the bars. Once the mixture is firmly pressed, put in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to set.
- While mixture is in the freezer, heat the chocolate morsels and remaining 1 tsp. coconut oil in a small bowl in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until chocolate is smooth and liquidity.
- Remove the dish from the freezer. Keeping the oatmeal mixture on the parchment paper, lay on a flat surface. Slice into 8 even bars.
- Separate the bars slightly and drizzle the hot chocolate over with a spoon.
- Return the bars to the refrigerator in an airtight container and allow the chocolate to cool and set, about 5-10 minutes.
- To store, keep in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Add a splash of almond milk if the mixture is too dry or more oats if it's too wet to get the right consistency.
- Press the mixture down firmly in the pan to ensure the bars hold their shape and don’t crumble when sliced.
- Let the bars fully chill in the fridge before cutting so they stay firm and don’t fall apart.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 18.5gProtein: 15gFat: 12.7gSaturated Fat: 3.2gSodium: 6.2mgFiber: 4.3gSugar: 7.4g
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