Almond Chocolate Protein Bars
Try these yummy snacks that are low in added sugar, and balanced with healthy fats, fiber and protein.
Servings 10 bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter (can sub peanut butter or other)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 TBSP chia seeds
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup plant-based protein powder (vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored/unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup dark vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan (approximately 9x5 inches) with parchment paper. For a double recipe, use an 8x8 in square pan or 9x13 for thinner bars.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, salt, protein powder, shredded coconut if using, and chocolate chips. If you don't want the chocolate chips to melt into the bar, add them later when it's cooled, but I like them melted in.
- In a small saucepan, stir together the almond butter and maple syrup. Heat gently and stir until well combined. Remove from heat and add the vanilla or almond extract.
- Pour the heated mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a spoon and/or your hands to thoroughly mix it all together. The chocolate chips will melt and make it into a chocolate bar. Press the mixture into the pan tightly. Set in the freezer until hardened. Cut into bars. Keep in the fridge, or preserve them in the freezer for a longer time.
