Description
Whip up these homemade protein bars packed with almond butter, oats, and dark chocolate chips! Enjoy 17 g of protein and a hint of espresso in every chewy bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 cup almond butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the rolled oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Blend for about 1 minute until the oats are finely ground.
- Add the melted coconut oil, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend for another 30 seconds until well combined.
- Pinch the mixture between your fingers—it should hold together and form a ball. If too dry or crumbly, add a small amount of water and blend again.
- Pulse in the chocolate chips just 1–2 times to distribute them evenly without chopping them up too much.
- Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pan, smoothing out the top.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
- Slice into bars and store in the fridge or freezer until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use your favorite protein powder—vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored all work well.
- To make this vegan, substitute maple syrup for honey and use a plant-based protein powder.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer shelf life.
- You can swap almond butter for peanut or cashew butter based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 11.6g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5.5g
- Protein: 17.5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
