Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
SnackThese protein bars will work great as either a treat or a high energy snack. The dates and honey combined with the toasted nuts make these a super tasty but most importantly healthy snack bar.
Calories257kcal
Carbs17.6g
Protein21.3g
Fats11.3g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
Use the bars for a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack on an active day, as it will provide a good hit of each macronutrient between meals.
Health Benefits
Porridge oats are a great source of a type of fibre called Beta-glucans, which have been shown to help regulate our blood sugar levels and have cholesterol lowering effects.
Expert Tips
Individually wrap the bars in tin foil for longer-lasting freshness, which will keep for up to 7 days.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Oven
- Baking tin
Ingredients
- 75 g Oats (oats blitzed in a blender or food processor)
- 6 scoop Whey protein powder (vanilla)
- 70 g Mixed nuts (cashew, almonds and hazelnuts)
- 100 ml Milk (or almond milk, 70-100ml)
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 5 tbsp Dark chocolate chips
- 100 g Medjool dates
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Toast the nuts and seeds till light brown, 7-8 minutes at 175°C.
- In a blender or food processor blitz the dates with the honey and coconut oil.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together then add in the dates and coconut oil mixture and mix together.
- While mixing, add a little almond or whole milk, 1 tablespoon at a time to form a dough. Add in the liquid in stages slowly to avoid the mix getting too sticky.
- Then, using your hands create a large thick round dough by combining the mixture together.
- Spread the dough in a shallow baking tin lined with baking paper, and pack down tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting into the desired number of bars e.g. 10 bars.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 17.6gProtein: 21.3gFat: 11.3gSaturated Fat: 5.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 11.6mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 11.6gVitamin A: 0.8ugCalcium: 164mgIron: 1.8mg
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