Description
Indulge in these delicious and nutritious Chocolate Workout Bars that are perfect for a quick energy boost. Packed with oats, protein powder, and dark chocolate, these no-bake bars are ideal for a pre or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based, as needed)
Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, cocoa powder, protein powder, salt, and chia or flaxseeds.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, warm peanut butter and honey until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients, mix well. Add milk if needed. Fold in dark chocolate.
- Form Bars: Line a pan with parchment paper, press mixture into pan. Chill, then cut into bars.
- Storage: Store bars in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Customize with shredded coconut, nuts, or dried fruit.
- Use plant-based ingredients for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
