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Healthy Chocolate Protein Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10 bars
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Healthy Chocolate Protein Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack option made with ripe bananas, peanut butter, and chocolate protein powder. They are easy to prepare, baked to perfection, and perfect for a post-workout boost or a healthy treat anytime.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 Bananas (very ripe)
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter (unsalted with no sugar added)
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chocolate Protein Powder
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Toppings

  • 3 tablespoons Chocolate Chips (or dairy free chocolate chips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
  2. Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine the ripe bananas, peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
  3. Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. The batter will be sticky, so wetting a spatula with a bit of water can help you smooth out the surface. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top.
  4. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. The bars should set but remain moist.
  5. Cool and Slice: Remove from oven and let the bars cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour. This cooling step helps the bars to firm up before slicing.
  6. Store: Store the protein bars in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for up to 90 days to maintain freshness and flavor.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and texture.
  • Unsweetened peanut butter and cocoa powder keep these bars healthy and lower in sugar.
  • You can substitute dairy-free chocolate chips to make the bars vegan.
  • Wet your spatula with water when spreading the batter to prevent sticking.
  • These bars are a great pre- or post-workout snack providing protein and energy.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/healthy-chocolate-protein-bars-recipe/