Tahini Oat Chocolate Protein Bars
This recipe is a perfect homemade replacement for store-bought protein bars. To make them, you will simply mix everything up in a bowl, press into a pan, chill and then slice into bars. The result is a delicious snack or treat with a soft, chewy texture and rich, nutty, flavour. Added protein makes it filling, satisfying and nutritious.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 small banana, peeled and mashed
- 1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1/2 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 orange, juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Drizzle
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line an 7 x 5-inch loaf 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 medium bowl, stir together the oats, crispy cereal, coconut, mashed banana, tahini, protein powder, honey, orange zest, orange juice and vanilla.Stir until the mixture is a stiff dough. Taste test and add more orange, honey or vanilla if you think its needed.Scoop out the dough into the lined pan and press down evenly.Refrigerate for about 1 hour (to firm up) before removing from pan and cutting into 10-12 bars or more smaller squares depending on your size preference.
Chocolate Drizzle
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 15 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.Drizzle melted chocolate over the cut bars with a spoon.Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.