No-Bake Chocolate Protein Bars
Cheerful Sparrow

No-Bake Chocolate Protein Bars

82Min
8Servings
245Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
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Equipment

mixing bowl
mixing spoon
baking dish
parchment paper
measuring cup
measuring spoon
microwave
knife
cutting board

Ingredients

Ingredients

rolled oats (dry)

150 g

chocolate protein powder (dry)

60 g

peanut butter (smooth)

120 g

honey (liquid)

60 g

cocoa powder (unsweetened)

30 g

dark chocolate (chopped)

50 g

vanilla extract (liquid)

5 ml

salt (fine)

1 g

Instructions

1

Prepare equipment and ingredients

Line a baking dish with parchment paper and measure all ingredients.

5 min
2

Combine dry ingredients

In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly distributed.

3 min
Ensure protein powder is lump-free before mixing
3

Melt wet ingredients

Gently warm peanut butter and honey in a microwave or small saucepan until easily stirrable.

2 minLow heattimer 2 min
Do not overheat - just make it soft and pourable
4

Combine all ingredients

Pour the melted peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients, add vanilla extract, and stir until completely combined into a thick, sticky dough.

5 min
If mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of warm water
5

Press into baking dish

Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and press firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon or your hands.

3 min
Press very firmly to help bars hold together when cut
6

Add chocolate topping

Melt dark chocolate and spread evenly over the bars. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt if desired.

2 minLow heattimer 1 min
Use 70% cocoa dark chocolate for best flavor
7

Chill to set

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until bars are firm and chocolate has set.

60 mintimer 60 min
Can be left overnight for best texture
8

Cut into bars

Remove from fridge and cut into 8 equal bars using a sharp knife.

2 min
Wipe knife between cuts for clean edges

Storage

Fridge: 7 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Room temperature 10 minutes

Store in an airtight container. Can be eaten straight from the fridge or at room temperature

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