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Chocolate Nut Bars

Snack
These chocolate nut bars are a nutritious lunch box treat packed full of fibre and healthy fats.
If you wanted to boost the protein content of these bars, simply add chocolate protein powder in the form of either whey or casein and these bars would work well as a recovery snack.
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Calories267kcal
Carbs9.6g
Protein9g
Fats21.4g
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigerator Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Performance Benefits

The nuts and seeds mixed with coconut make these bars an excellent low carbohydrate snack, but importantly an energy-dense snack that will keep you going throughout the day, making it a perfect rest day snack.
Health Benefits

This recipe is a great source of fiber, which helps keep your gut healthy and lowers your risk of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
Expert Tips

If you wanted to boost the protein content of these bars, simply add chocolate protein powder in the form of either whey or casein and these bars would work well as a recovery snack.
Easily adapted to a vegan friendly bar by using maple syrup, and plant based protein powder and milk.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Shallow pan
  • Greaseproof paper

Ingredients

  • 200 g Mixed nuts
  • 2 tbsp Chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp Honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp Desiccated coconut
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil (melted)

Optional

  • 2 scoop Whey protein powder (or vegan protein powder)
  • 20 ml Milk
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Instructions

  • In a food processor, chop nuts to a coarse consistency.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until combined.
  • Pack into a shallow pan lined with greaseproof paper and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
  • Remove from fridge and cut into bars.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

1 portion of "Chocolate Nut Bars" is equivalent to 50g.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 9.6gProtein: 9gFat: 21.4gSaturated Fat: 5.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.6gSodium: 16.5mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 7.4gVitamin A: 0.1ugVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1.5mg
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