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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Rena

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 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.
    whisk mixing the nut butter, honey, and coconut oil.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the 2 Scoops Whey Protein, 2 Cups Rolled oats, and 2 tablespoons Chia seeds.
    hand holding purple spatula mixing the dry ingredients.
  • Pour the oat mixture over the almond butter mixture and mix until thoroughly combined and a dough forms.
    spatula mixing the peanut butter mixture with the oat mixture to form a dough.
  • Gently stir in the ¼ Cup Mini chocolate chips. Mix to incorporate.
    chocolate chips are added over the peanut butter oat dough.
  • Firmly press the mixture into the prepared pan.
    protein bar dough pressed on a pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Add a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips or a drizzle of melted chocolate over the top if desired.
    Chocolate Protein Bars cut up on a plate
  • 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:
  • 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
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.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg