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Chocolate Rice Cake Bars

Snack
These 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.
4 stars from 1 vote
Calories135kcal
Carbs12g
Protein7g
Fats7g
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Performance 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.
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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.
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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)
12 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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