Description
Fudgy no bake chocolate protein bars made with five simple ingredients oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate protein powder, and dark chocolate. Perfect make ahead high protein snack for busy days.
Ingredients
1 cup (240 g) natural creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup (110 g) honey or maple syrup
1 1/2 cups (150 g) rolled oats
1 cup (90 g) chocolate protein powder
3/4 cup (130 g) dark chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
1. Line an 8 inch (20 cm) square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting.
2. In a medium bowl stir together the peanut butter and honey until smooth. Warm in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds if needed to loosen.
3. Add the rolled oats and chocolate protein powder. Mix with a sturdy spatula until a thick dough forms. If it looks dry add 1 to 2 teaspoons milk or water.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press very firmly into an even layer using the back of a spoon or a piece of parchment.
5. Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 20 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Pour over the base and spread into an even layer.
6. Refrigerate for 20 to 25 minutes until the chocolate is fully set. Lift the slab from the pan and slice into 10 to 12 bars.
Notes
For gluten free bars use certified gluten free rolled oats.
For nut free bars use sunflower seed butter in place of peanut butter.
For vegan bars use maple syrup instead of honey and choose dairy free dark chocolate chips.
If the mixture feels crumbly add an extra teaspoon of honey or a splash of milk until it holds together when pressed.
Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 2