The Best Homemade Protein Bars
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.
Servings: 8
Calories: 324kcal
Equipment
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 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the protein powder, oats, cocoa powder, espresso powder in a food processor. Blend for 1 minute, until oats are powdery and fine, as pictured above.
- Add the melted coconut oil, almond butter, honey and vanilla extract to the food processor. Blend for another 30 seconds, until mixture is well combined.
- Pinch the mixture in your hand; it should form a ball and not crumble. If the mixture is crumbly, add water and process again.
- Pulse in the chocolate chips, just 1-2 times. You just want the chocolate chips to be folded in evenly.
- Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and press the protein bar mixture into the pan until smooth across the top. Chill for 2 hours, or freeze 30 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17.5g | Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 58mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 11.6g | Vitamin A: 14IU