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Chocolate Chip Protein Bars

Snack
These 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.
5 stars from 2 votes
Calories257kcal
Carbs17.6g
Protein21.3g
Fats11.3g
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Refrigerate Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 28 minutes
Performance 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
10

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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