Need a practical protein boost without fuss? These Almond Butter & Chocolate Protein Bars pack over 15 g of protein per serving using simple, recognizable ingredients. You can easily make a batch, store them in the fridge or freezer, and have a ready-to-go snack (or even breakfast) whenever you need it!
Preparation
10
min
Cooking
2
min
Portion
8
Ingredients
- 100g (3 ½ oz) unflavoured protein powder of choice
- 90 ml (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) coconut flour
- 60 ml (¼ cup) ground flax seeds
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) salt
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) maple syrup or honey
- 125 ml (½ cup) natural almond butter or peanut butter
- 125 ml (½ cup) water or milk of choice
- 45g (1 ½ oz) dark chocolate chips (70%)
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients except chocolate chips.
- In a medium bowl, melt the almond butter and maple syrup together by microwaving for 30 seconds, stirring.
- Mix the dry ingredients with the almond butter mixture until fully combined.
- Add the water to the dough gradually, until a firm dough forms. If too sticky, add more coconut flour to the dough.
- Press the dough evenly into a 23 × 13 cm (9 × 5 inch) loaf pan and cut into 8 bars. If the dough is too sticky, it is possible to refrigerate it for a few minutes before cutting.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, heating and stirring in 30-second increments.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cut bars in a zigzag pattern.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for 4 to 7 days. Can be frozen for 3 to 4 months.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Montreal
