Description
A delicious and healthy way to meet your protein needs, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars are perfect for a snack or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup oats, blended into flour
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 80g dark chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix the blended oats and vanilla protein powder in a large bowl.
- Add the melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and smooth peanut butter. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together for the topping.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the baked bars and spread it evenly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
For best results, measure your ingredients accurately and avoid overmixing to prevent tough bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg