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These homemade Double Chocolate Protein Bars are so easy to make and full of chocolate flavor and no-bake. Makes for a perfect post-workout meal, snack, or treat! Loaded with protein there is no need to bake them!
These homemade protein bars are made with rolled oats, nut butter, coconut oil, chia seeds, whey protein, and honey. The chocolate chips are optional, or you may use sugar-free versions. Made with only a handful of ingredients, they are perfect to enjoy as treats or as a post-workout snack. They take just about 10 minutes to make and are so delicious.
You may also like my No-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars or my no-bake chocolate-filled oatmeal bars.
Why these protein bars are so good
- Easy: They are easy to make and ready in just 10 minutes.
- Affordable: Making your own will save you so much money compared to buying store-bought versions. All you need is a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!
- Wholesome: Made with clean ingredients and loaded with fiber and protein.
Ingredients for chocolate oatmeal bars
Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make these homemade protein bars. Full measurements are listed further down below in the recipe card.
- Rolled Oats: quick oats will also work.
- Whey protein: I used chocolate protein powder, you may use vanilla-flavored protein powder.
- Honey: you can swap this with maple syrup or agave.
- Chia seeds
- Almond butter: or use peanut butter
- Coconut oil
- Mini Chocolate chips: or dark chocolate chips.
How to make Homemade protein bars
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 1: Place the almond butter, coconut oil, and honey in a medium bowl.
Step 2: Using a whisk, stir to combine.
Step 3: In a large bowl mix together the protein powder, oats, and chia seeds.
Step 4: Mix to combine.
Sto 5: Pour the oat mixture over the almond butter mixture.
Step 6: Stir them together thoroughly until a dough forms.
Step 7: Gently stir in the chocolate chips. Mix to combine.
Step 8: Firmly press the mixture into the prepared pan. Add a sprinkle of chocolate chips or drizzle of melted chocolate over the top if desired.
Step 9: Refrigerate for an hour or until set. Cut into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Tips and Substitutes
- Chocolate Chips: Use sugar-free, dairy-free for a vegan option, or dark chocolate chips
- Honey: maple syrup would be a good alternative, especially for a vegan-friendly option.
- Protein: any protein would be fine, use plant-based for a vegan-friendly option
- Almond butter: any other nut butter would work for this recipe.
- Place leftovers Protein bars in a container and store in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can freeze for up to 3 months. Allow thawing in the fridge when ready to eat the night before.
Common Questions
Protein bars have the right balance of protein, carbs, and fats. Not all store-bought protein bars are good for you so it is best to make your own at home that has all the right healthy ingredients in them with very little to no preservatives. They are perfect as treats instead of candy bars and make for a great post-workout meal or snack.
Protein bars are good to have before training to fuel your workout and give you a nice energy boost or, after a workout, to fuel your muscles. Enjoy them during the day as a treat or a quick breakfast on the go in the morning.
Yes. You can use any other protein of choice. If you want to keep it chocolate base, add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder with the oats mixture.
Yes, If you have quick oats it will work as well.
If you do not want to add protein powder, you can swap it for almond flour or coconut flour. Use equal amounts.
Variations
- Consider adding in some shredded coconuts
- You may add in some ground flax seeds in place of some of the protein powder.
- Add in some chopped nuts like almonds or peanuts
More dessert recipes
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Hearts
- 4- Ingredients Protein Peanut Butter Cups
- Keto Chocolate Cupcakes
- Chocolate Zucchini Cake
- Cookies and Cream Cookies Icecream
- Easy Protein Fudge Brownies
- Healthy No-Bake Buckeye Balls
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No-Bake Homemade Chocolate Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 2 Scoops 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 8×8 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
- 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What’s considered a “scoop” (2 scoops of whey protein)?
Hi. The scoop i use is close to 1/4 cup
I’ve been looking for a high protein desert recipe for so long and these are so yummy!! I used chocolate brownie whey protein and added a tablespoon of cocoa and I will definitely be remaking !
Yay. So glad you liked it