Description
Rich, fudgy, and chewy, these No Bake Chocolate Protein Bars are the perfect high-protein snack for post-workout recovery or a quick treat between meetings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 180 g (2 cups) rolled oats
- 200 g (1 cup) creamy peanut butter
- 60 g (about 2 scoops) chocolate protein powder
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) honey or maple syrup
- 30 g (1/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 60 g (1/4 cup) coconut oil, melted
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) salt
- 100 g (3.5 oz) optional dark chocolate
- 30–60 g (1/4–1/2 cup) optional mix-ins
Instructions
- Line the pan and measure ingredients. Line an 8×8-inch (20 x 20 cm) pan with parchment, leaving an overhang.
- Warm the binder. Combine peanut butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until glossy.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a bowl, whisk oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until moistened.
- Press into pan. Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press firmly until smooth.
- Optional chocolate topping. Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil and spread over the base.
- Chill and cut. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm, then cut into bars.
Notes
Ensure to press the mixture firmly when preparing the bars to avoid crumbling. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg