Chocolate Protein Bars - No Bake + Gluten Free Recipe
It's easy and quick to make protein bars at home. These chocolate protein bars are a satisfying on-the-go breakfast, snack, or post-workout energizer.
Servings 8
Calories 240kcal
Ingredients
- FOR THE BASE
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond butter *see notes for substitutions
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- FOR THE CHOCOLATE TOPPING
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- sprinkle of sea salt
Instructions
- Line a loaf dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the base in a bowl and mix it all together well with a spatula. Press the dough into the prepared dish very firmly and pop it into the freezer.
- Meanwhile, combine the topping ingredients in a small sauce pan and set it over medium low heat. Stir until smooth.
- Remove the base from the freezer and pour the melted chocolate over it. Tilt the dish around to get even coverage then sprinkle with sea salt.
- Return to the freezer for another 30 minutes to set.
- Slice into bars and store in the fridge or freezer in a sealed container.
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Notes
- Use a hot knife when cutting the bars to get a clean edge. I run mine under hot water, wipe it dry, and slice. Repeat until the bars are cut into squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or fridge - the chocolate will melt pretty quickly at room temperature.
- You can also use peanut butter in this recipe. I always use natural, drippy nut butter when making no-bake bars. The natural oils will help them stick together - plus they have no added sugar or other preservatives!
- Substitute sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
- Use vegan protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips if you prefer a vegan recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg