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Double Chocolate Protein Bars Without Nuts
Rich, indulgent, and with a mousse-like filling these nut-free protein bars are the perfect way to indulge a craving without sacrificing your hard work. And they're naturally gluten-free too!
Prep Time
30 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 5
Calories: 229 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For The Bars
- ⅔ cup protein powder botanica, pea
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 5 tablespoons coconut milk thick white
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1.5 tablespoons hemp milk
For The Ganache
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbs honey
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients except the chocolate ganache and mix well until everything looks sticky.
- Portion the protein bar mixture into a plastic-wrapped loaf pan and smooth it out to about an inch thick before placing it in the freezer.
- Make the chocolate ganache by melting the ingredients and mixing until combined.
- Remove the nut-free protein bars from the freezer and slice them into portions.
- Dip each protein bar into the chocolate ganache and return them to the freezer for at least thirty minutes.
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Notes
- The texture of the nut-free protein bars will change depending on your protein powder. If your protein powder absorbs a lot (like pea protein) and you notice the protein mixture is a little dry and crumbly, you'll want to add another tablespoon or two of coconut milk to the mixture.
- Grab the steps and tips for the chocolate ganache.
- The protein bars don’t hold together once thawed without the chocolate ganache on top so you can’t skip it.
- You can top the nut-free protein bars with dairy-free caramel sauce, more chocolate ganache, or sea salt to make them even more like dessert.
- Store the protein bars in the fridge for up to one week.
- Freeze the bars in an airtight container in pieces separated with parchment paper. To enjoy them, let them thaw in the fridge for four or more hours.
Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
112mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
36IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.