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No-Bake Homemade Chocolate Protein Bars
No-bake protein bars that are loaded with chocolate flavor and made with oats, honey, coconut oil, whey protein, and almond butter. Easy and takes 10 minutes to prep.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 coops whey protein chocolate flavor
- 2 Cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¾ Cup almond butter or any other nut butter
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1/3 Cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ Cup mini chocolate chips or sugar-free
- mini chocolate chips Optional garnish: or melted chocolate for drizzling.
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Next, in a large bowl, place the ¾ Cup Almond butter, 2 tablespoons Melted coconut oil, and 1/3 Cup Honey. Stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix the 2 Scoops Whey Protein, 2 Cups Rolled oats, and 2 tablespoons Chia seeds.
- Pour the oat mixture over the almond butter mixture and mix until thoroughly combined and a dough forms.
- Gently stir in the ¼ Cup Mini chocolate chips. Mix to incorporate.
- Firmly press the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Add a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips or a drizzle of melted chocolate over the top if desired.
- Refrigerate for an hour or until set. Cut into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftover Protein bars in a container and store in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge when ready to eat.
- Chocolate Chips: Use sugar-free, dairy-free for a vegan option, or dark chocolate chips
- Honey: Maple syrup would be a good alternative
- Protein: any protein would be fine, use plant-based for a vegan-friendly option
Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
194mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
23IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.