Description

These Chocolate Workout Bars are a delicious and nutritious homemade snack perfect for refueling after exercise. Made with wholesome ingredients like peanut or almond butter, cocoa powder, oat flour, and optional protein powder, they provide a satisfying combination of protein, healthy fats, and natural sweetness. Easily customizable and no-bake, these bars set quickly in the fridge and make a convenient grab-and-go energy boost.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
1/4 cup honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup
2 tbsp milk of choice, as needed

Dry Ingredients

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup oat flour
1/4 cup protein powder (optional)
1/4 tsp salt

Add-ins

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent the bars from sticking and to make for easy removal.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey (or chosen syrup), and unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir until you achieve a smooth mixture.
Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the oat flour, protein powder if using, and salt. Keep mixing until a thick dough forms.
Adjust Consistency: If the dough is too dry and crumbly, gradually add milk (one tablespoon at a time) until the mixture holds together well but remains thick.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently incorporate the mini chocolate chips, if desired, for a touch of extra sweetness and texture.
Press Mixture into Pan: Evenly press the dough into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula to create an even layer.
Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to firm up properly.
Slice and Store: Once set, lift the mixture out using the parchment paper, slice into 8 bars, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

For a vegan version, use maple syrup or agave syrup instead of honey.
Oat flour can be made by grinding rolled oats in a food processor.
Adjust protein powder amount or type to suit dietary preferences.
Keep bars refrigerated to maintain their firmness and freshness.
These bars can be customized by adding nuts, seeds, or dried fruits for variety.