Chocolate Rice Cake Bars
SnackThese rice cake bars are a tasty alternative to nut based protein bars. They make for a great snack between meals to satisfy a chocolate craving.
Calories135kcal
Carbs12g
Protein7g
Fats7g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
One serving (approx 30g) of these contains around 12g of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source used during moderate -high intensity exercise and inadequate intakes have been shown to have a negative effect on performance, concentration, and immune function. These snacks are a good way of increasing your carbohydrate and protein intake, particularly on days that you are struggling to hit your targets. Fuelled and ready for the race - perform at your bestThe role of carbohydrate for building muscle massYouth Athletes - The fundamentals of performance nutrition
Health Benefits
This recipe uses 80% dark chocolate but if that is too strong you can start with 70%. Dark chocolate is lower in sugar than most other treats and chocolate varieties, which is what you want in a snack or treat. Also, the fat in a bar of dark chocolate consists mainly of oleic acid and stearic acid.A Healthy Obsession With Dark Chocolate
Expert Tips
Serving Suggestions Suitable for gluten free diets. For a lower fat recipe, do not include the peanut butter.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Medium bowl
- Flat dish
- Parchment paper
- Freezer
Ingredients
- 150 g Dark chocolate
- 1 tsp Coconut oil
- 10 Rice cakes
- 2 scoops Whey protein powder
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 ½ tbsp Peanut butter (smooth)
Servings
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix the protein powder, honey and peanut butter with the chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Break up the rice cakes as small as you can.
- Fold the broken rice cakes into the chocolate mix until fully coated.
- Line a plat dish with parchment paper.
- Transfer the mix to the dish and flatten together using the back of a spoon.
- Place in the freezer for 2-3 hours before cutting into squares.
- Store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.66gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.6gCholesterol: 0.6mgSodium: 32.6mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 0.29ugCalcium: 37mgIron: 1.2mg
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