Description
Deliciously fudgy chocolate workout bars packed with wholesome ingredients to fuel your day. These no-bake energy bars are perfect pre- or post-workout snacks, customizable for various diets, and taste like dessert while being nutritious.
Ingredients
1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
1/4 cup honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup oat flour
1/4 cup protein powder (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp milk of choice, as needed
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Stir in oat flour, protein powder (if using), and salt. Mix into a thick dough.
- Gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time, if the dough is dry.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Press the mixture evenly into the pan and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Slice into bars and store as needed.
Notes
For nut-free bars, substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Ensure oat flour is certified gluten-free for a gluten-free option.
Use dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 bars
- Calories: 180 kcal
