Healthy Chocolate Protein Bars
No bake chocolate protein bars are a quick, easy, and healthy snack! They are vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and easily customizable for keto and paleo diets.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup peanut or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 8 x 8” 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.In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, and cocoa powder. Add the peanut butter and honey, mixing until the ingredients start to form a dough.Gradually add the milk, mixing until you get a thick, cohesive mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.Press the mixture into the lined pan, spreading it out evenly.Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm.Cut into 12 bars or more smaller squares and store in an airtight container in the fridge.