Chewy Chocolate-Topped Protein Bars
No-bake protein bars made with whole-food ingredients, topped with dark chocolate and sea salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 5 Medjool dates, pitted and soft
- 1 cup all-natural peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups ground oat flour
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for lifting.
- Combine pitted Medjool dates, peanut butter, oat flour, honey (or maple), vanilla extract, protein powder, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Pulse on high for 2–3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides.
- Add water one tablespoon at a time until the mixture turns into a cohesive, cookie dough-like batter.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Use a spatula or lightly greased hands to press the dough into an even layer.
- For the chocolate topping: place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 15-second increments until melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed bars and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.
- Chill the pan in the freezer for 30–60 minutes until the chocolate is fully hardened, then cut into 16 bars.
Notes
These bars are customizable for allergies or flavor twists. Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator or freeze for long-term storage.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/ultimate-homemade-protein-bars/