Homemade Chocolate Almond Protein Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings and fuel your day with these irresistible Homemade Chocolate Almond Protein Bars! Packed with wholesome rolled oats, creamy almond butter, and a boost of vanilla protein powder, these bars are a delicious mix of flavor and nutrition. Each bite offers a rich chocolatey kick from cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips, complemented by the satisfying crunch of chopped almonds and chia seeds. The recipe is quick and easy, requiring just 15 minutes of prep and a short bake time, making it perfect for busy lifestyles. Whether you enjoy them as a pre-workout energy booster or a mid-day treat, these homemade protein bars are crafted for convenience, health, and indulgence. Store them for up to a week and savor the balance of sweet honey, nutty flavors, and decadent chocolate goodness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, cocoa powder, chopped almonds, chia seeds, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and almond butter. Stir gently until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the honey and almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well coated.
If the mixture feels too dry, add the milk one tablespoon at a time until the ingredients hold together when pressed.
Stir in the dark chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly with the back of a spoon or your hands to ensure it is tightly packed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool completely in the dish on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the slab out of the dish using the parchment paper, and cut it into 12 equal bars.
Store the protein bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 143 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 362 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
