I love having snacks prepped and ready for the week! These no bake almond chocolate protein bars are made with simple ingredients and perfect to keep in the fridge or freezer to grab when you want a quick bite. The addition of protein is great for an extra boost during the day too.

If you love a good snack like me, you will love these bars! When I’m craving something sweet, these always do the trick too and I feel better eating them! I love finding ways to add more protein into my diet and these add a good hit with the addition of chocolate protein powder. The best part is you can use any favorite protein powder.

Packed with protein, low in sugar, chocolate on chocolatey fudgy goodness, plus they are loaded with wholesome ingredients you won’t feel guilty about. That’s why I love homemade protein bars for an amazing healthy snack or after dinner sweet treat.

Confession: I’ve made two batches of these in the past three days. And they are all gone. They are truly that good. In our house, we almost always have protein bar or balls on hand for snacks on the go, so I like to have different flavor options at all times. It can be difficult to get the optimum macros (protein, healthy fats and healthy carbs) in when you are busy.

The idea is always improve the macro balance (protein, carbohydrate, healthy fats) in what you eat. This is not about calorie counting: It’s about paying attention to key nutrients and taking in the daily recommended portion your body needs to maintain your energy levels and overall wellbeing.

Making these bad boys is an easy homemade way to get an extra boost of protein while knowing what’s inside your bar (or ball!). Plus the d-i-y approach means you save dollars as they are expensive in the stores.

These bites are not only delicious but perfect for a post-workout snack, a midday pick-me-up, or a guilt-free dessert, these little powerhouses will become your new go-to treat. Every bite is packed with deep chocolate flavor from cocoa powder and a silky melted chocolate topping.

It is comforting to know these bad boys will both fuel your body with good-for-you ingredients and nutrients while satisfying even the most discerning sweet tooth.

Guaranteed to come to your rescue when hunger strikes. Store in the fridge or freezer so you can have a healthy snack or treat anytime!

Almond Butter Chocolate Fudge Protein Bars

If you are looking for a rich, ultra-fudgy treat that tastes like a decadent chocolate truffle - but made with wholesome ingredients and zero baking required, these no bake almond chocolate bars could be your new fav treat.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword almond butter chocolate fudge protein bars, chocolate protein bars recipe, healthy homemade fudge bars, healthy homemade protein bars, no bake protein bars

Servings 10

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Almond Butter Fudge Filling

• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup  
• 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Note: Place the can of coconut cream or milk in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these bars to allow coconut cream to separate.  

  Line a 8 x 8-inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting. Or use a silicon bar/snack mold.

  Add the almond flour, dates, rolled oats, almond butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla to a food processor. blend until a sticky dough forms.

  Scoop out into the lined pan and spread out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.  

Almond Butter Fudge Filling

• When you are ready to make the almond butter filling, open chilled can and scoop out the hardened cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink,or discard.

  Place the coconut cream in a bowl and whisk together with the almond butter, cocoa powder, honey, protein powder and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

  Taste test and add more honey or vanilla if you think it needs it.

  Pour the almond butter filling over the base and smooth it out with a spatula.

  Next melt the chocolate topping.

Chocolate Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted, pour over the over the top of the bars and place in fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up and set.

  Remove from pan using the parchment paper handles and cut into 10-12 bars or pop out of molds.

  Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or up to 3 months in the freezer.  

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